Boat Racer Ryota Mine Leaves Omura Race Early After Injury
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Ryota Mine is a famous boat racer in Japan. He was in a big race called Omura G1. On day three, he left the race early. He went home because of an injury.
Mine posted a message on social media. He talked about his injury. He said he hurt his hip area. He said, 'There is no problem with my bones.'
Many fans were worried about him. His message made people feel better. He is now resting at home.
The Omura G1 race continued without him. Other racers did well. Daishiro Matsuda won for the second time in a row. He raced against strong wind and still won. He said, 'I think it was a good result.'
Another racer, Saiichiro Harada, got his first win at this event. He said an experienced racer named Takahiro Nishiyama gave him good advice. Harada said his boat felt good.
Vocabulary3 words
- boat racer
- a person who drives a fast boat in races
- injury
- damage to your body
- social media
- websites or apps where people share messages
Quiz
Answer key
1. He was injured 2. There is no problem 3. Two times
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Ryota Mine is a famous _____ in Japan.
He was in a big race called _____ G1.
He went home because of an _____.
Mine posted a message on _____.
He said, 'There is no problem with my _____.'
The Omura G1 race _____ without him.
Daishiro Matsuda won for the _____ time in a row.
He raced against strong _____ and still won.
Saiichiro Harada got his _____ win at this event.
Harada said his _____ felt good.