Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2007. (axa.co.jp, 23 Apr 2021)
Reason: He quit football after starting middle school because his vision impairment meant he was unable to join a team. He initially got involved in athletics instead, but discovered football 5-a-side team Avanzare Tsukuba while he was at university. (axa.co.jp, 23 Apr 2021; esquire.com, 23 Aug 2020)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 03 Mar 2024)
Additional Info: LEADER
He was appointed captain of the Japanese national Para football 5-a-side team in 2016. (yomiuri.co.jp, 23 Nov 2023; axa.co.jp, 23 Apr 2021)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as a member of the Japanese Paralympic Committee athletes' commission. (jsad.or.jp, 25 Jun 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 13, 1989
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
EducationTsukuba University of Technology, Japan
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachEiji Nakagawa [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championship | ||||
| 5 | Men | 2023 | Birmingham, GBR | |
| 6 | Men | 2014 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 4 | Men | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
