Biography
Started: She took up the sport competitively in 2009. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024; tvguide.or.jp, 23 Jan 2019; 1242.com, 06 Jun 2019)
Reason: She aspired to become a personal trainer, but she gave up her dream due to the impairment to her lower limbs. When she visited the gym one day, a wheelchair basketball team was training, and she was encouraged to try shooting by the staff. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024; 1242.com, 06 Jun 2019)
Awards: She was named Most Valuable Player at the 2013 All Japan Championships. (1242.com, 06 Jun 2019)
Additional Info: TRAINING IN THE NETHERLANDS
In September 2018 she travelled to the Netherlands in order to train with the Dutch national team. "I wanted to improve myself for my team particularly after the 2014 World Championship in Incheon, [Republic of Korea]. It took about three years for me to receive a response from the Dutch team after I had sent messages to several teams through social media. I heard that it was also the first time for the team that a foreign player trained with them." (1242.com, 06 Jun 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 11, 1977
Place of ResidenceSAITAMA
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachHiroshi Iwano [national], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Women | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 7 | Women | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 7 | Women | 2010 | Birmingham, GBR | |
| 9 | Women | 2014 | Toronto, ON, CAN | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | Women | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
