Biography
Started: She began playing badminton at age 10. (tbs.co.jp, 11 Sep 2018)
Reason: She was influenced by her mother Midori who also coached her. Afterwards, she was encouraged to compete in a Para badminton tournament by her teacher at high school. "I didn't know about it before, but it was interesting to compete in Para badminton, as the level of performance was higher than my expectation." (fujitv.co.jp, 12 Jul 2018; book.asahi.com, 24 Aug 2018)
Milestones: In 2017 she received the Chiba Prefecture Para Sports Special Award in Japan. (lineblog.me, 01 Apr 2018)
In 2015 and 2016 she received the Chiba Prefecture Para Sports Excellence Award in Japan. (yonex.co.jp, 27 Mar 2017; lineblog.me, 01 Apr 2018)
Additional Info: AMBASSADOR
She has served as an ambassador for the Japan Sports Council. (jpnsport.go.jp, 2015; Instagram profile, 07 May 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 11, 1992
Place of ResidenceKASHIWA
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationSocial Work Studies - Chikushi Jogakuen University, Dazaifu, JPN
Languages SpokenEnglish, Japanese
CoachTakeshi Tamura [club], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSF Royal Cliff Beach BWF Para Badminton World Ch | ||||
| 1 | Singles SU5 | 2013 | Dortmund, GER | |
| 2 | Singles SU5 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Singles SU5 | 2015 | Stoke Mandeville, GBR | |
| 3 | Singles SU5 | 2017 | Ulsan, KOR | |
| 3 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2017 | Ulsan, KOR | |
| 3 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2015 | Stoke Mandeville, GBR | |
| 5 | Singles SU5 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| 5 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2015 | Stoke Mandeville, GBR | |
| 5 | Doubles SL3-SU5 | 2013 | Dortmund, GER | |
| 9 | Singles SU5 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles SU5 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
