Biography of Ryoyu Kobayashi.
Originally from Iwate, Mr. Kobayashi is a member of "Iwate Super Kids," a program that trains select children with potential to become top athletes. However, he was not a ski jumper only; through the project, he was also exposed to wrestling, rugby, boxing, and other sports. In junior high school, he was an active member of the soccer team. Still, it was ski jumping that he chose.
." "I enjoyed flying. High and far . . I like the feeling of being able to make the right crossing and jump out of the plane without losing speed. . Flying is still fun, and it's not something that anyone forces me to do. But training is the only thing I have to do in order to fly high and far.
It is a well-worn phrase that "love is the key to success," but for those who are successful in the world of sports, especially those who achieve world leadership, an overwhelming passion is indispensable. However, it is not only personal passion that drives Mr. Kobayashi. He is flying with something bigger than himself, namely, the Japanese ski jumping culture.
In Europe, ski jumping is like a part of life , and it is a very popular sport. There is a big gap between Japan and Europe. I want to fill that gap. . That is why I think it is important to look good as an athlete, even during practice. For that reason, it is also important to pay attention to fashion. Of course, I personally like fashion (laughs).
. Kobayashi won the gold medal in the Normal Hill and the silver medal in the Large Hill at the "Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics".
Mr. Kobayashi believes that if you can get people interested in ski jumping, the athlete's cool clothes can be the entry point. In order for ski jumping to take root as a culture and to increase the number of fans, of course, steady, low-key activities are necessary, but an icon of the genre is absolutely necessary. Just by the appearance of one star, the world can suddenly change.
Dsquared2's denim is tight and has a beautiful silhouette. . Also, they are very comfortable to wear. For example, I squatted down in the pants during the photo shoot, but they didn't feel tight. In fact, I often see athletes wearing Dsquared2 in Europe. I also like graphic items, and Dsquared2 has a lot of items that interest me. I like the colors of this shirt I'm wearing.
Dsquared2 is happy to hear that athletes, who need delicate physical senses to make big jumps, praise the comfort of the shoes. Incidentally, in terms of sports, the relationship between soccer and Dsquared2 is surprisingly deep. For example, the players of Barcelona and Juventus used to wear Dsquared2 uniforms. And now, the company is working with Manchester City, which won the Premier League championship in the U.K. this year. . The clothes offered are not suits, but denim, sweatshirts, and the like. It is impossible for players to wear something that is uncomfortable when they travel across borders by bus or plane. . and how important image is to the soccer business. This is the fact that Dsquared2 is both functional and fashionable.
