SC Karuizawa Club won the women's curling championship in June. As a member of the team, 17-year-old Ai Kawada, a native of Kumamoto City, played the important role of "lead," throwing the first stone at the start of each end.
Five years ago, she heard that "there's an elementary school student in Kumamoto aiming for the Olympics," and began practicing with them.
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SC Karuizawa Club won the women's curling championship in June. As a member of the team, 17-year-old Ai Kawada, a native of Kumamoto City, played the important role of "lead," throwing the first stone at the start of each end.
Five years ago, she heard that "there's an elementary school student in Kumamoto aiming for the Olympics," and began practicing with them.