Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2017 in Osaka, Japan. (dentsudigital.co.jp, 12 Jan 2024; Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Reason: He previously represented Japan in powerchair football but switched to boccia because he wanted to compete at the Paralympic Games after participating in a tryout event with Japanese boccia player Kazuki Takahashi. (dentsudigital.co.jp, 12 Jan 2024; dot.asahi.com, 05 Aug 2022; Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and to compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. (dot.asahi.com, 05 Aug 2022; dentsudigital.co.jp, 25 Jan 2023; Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 24, 1980
Place of ResidenceNISHINOMIYA
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachShinya Inoue [national], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Pairs - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Individual - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Individual - BC3 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 4 | Pairs - BC3 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
