Biography
Started: He began playing boccia in 2004. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Reason: He was involved in Para athletics before switching to boccia. "I wanted to continue playing sports after graduating from high school but found that I couldn't improve my personal bests in athletics as my muscles were weakening. Therefore, I consulted teachers and was introduced to boccia." (Nippon Challenged Athlete Radio, 10 Jun 2016; Athlete, 14 Aug 2012)
Ambition: To win individual and team gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (nhk.or.jp, 21 Jan 2024)
Awards: In 2016 he was presented with the Kimitsu City Citizen Honorary Award in Japan. (city.kimitsu.lg.jp, 30 Jul 2021)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He served as an athlete member of the organising committee for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (tokyo2020.jp, 26 Oct 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 31, 1984
Place of ResidenceKIMITSU
OccupationAthlete, Office Worker
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachMitsuteru Murakami [national], JPN; Kanae Furuoya, JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 3 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 7 | Individual - BC2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 7 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 9 | Individual - BC2 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 9 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 12 | Individual - BC2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 15 | Individual - BC2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Individual - BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 2 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2018 | Liverpool, GBR | |
| 3 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 8 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 11 | Individual - BC2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 21 | Individual - BC2 | 2010 | Lisbon, POR | |
| 27 | Individual - BC2 | 2006 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
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