Biography
Started: She took up the sport in grade 11 of high school. (parasapo.tokyo, 21 Aug 2020)
Reason: She was encouraged to join the goalball team by one of her teachers as there was a lack of players ahead of a tournament. She took a break from the sport the following year due to a university entrance exam, and began focusing on goalball again in 2016. (parasapo.tokyo, 21 Aug 2020)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (spur.hpplus.jp, 16 May 2024)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. (jgba.or.jp, 08 Aug 2023; opop.tsukuba.ac.jp, 04 Nov 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 20, 1998
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationUniversity of Tsukuba, Japan
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachMihoko Tsuji [national], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Women | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Women | 2022 | Matosinhos, POR | |
| 5 | Women | 2018 | Malmo, SWE | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | Women | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
