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The legend of Takeichi Nishi, a hero both off and on the field -
If India had Colonel Haripal Kaushik, Japan would have Colonel Takeichi Nishi. He was a hero, both off the field as well as on the field. Before he attained martyrdom in the Battle of Iwo Jima, Takeichi Nishi was famous as a smart horse rider, who won Japan's first gold medal in horse riding at the Olympics.
Also known as Baron Nishi, Takeichi Nishi made great efforts to come to the Olympics. He had bought the horse Uranus, with his own funds. He surprised everybody when he won a gold medal in the show jumping individual event.
Till date, it remains Japan's only gold medal in the equestrian event to this day. Nishi also participated at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Sadly, he fell off mid course, and failed to win a medal.
However, Takeichi Nishi immortalized his legacy as a soldier at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Nishi was one of the rare soldiers who was respected by his own as well as the rivals. Even today, his name is taken with utmost respect and honor, and his character has been immortalized in Clint Eastwood's film 'Letters from Iwo Jima'.
