Winning the gold medal for the fifth consecutive time like the Japan softball team did is an unprecedented and remarkable feat for any athlete or team.
But the team feels it is still a long way from achieving its ultimate goal of winning the Olympic title in Tokyo, so the players and staff have no time to rest on their laurels even after their latest accomplishment.
Japan beat Taiwan 7-0 in the final on Friday night in a game ended on the mercy rule.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.