Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 1990. (Athlete, 01 Apr 2016)
Reason: He initially got involved in athletics before switching to Para judo due to an illness. (parasapo.tokyo, 19 Jul 2024; Athlete, 01 Apr 2016)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (asahi.com, 07 Aug 2024)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 23, 1978
Place of ResidenceKAWAGOE
EducationPhysiotherapy - Training School of University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, JPN
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachTakio Ushikubo, JPN, from 1990
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Men's 81kg | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 9 | Men's 81kg | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 9 | -73 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 9 | Men's 90kg | 2014 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | |
| 17 | Men's 81kg | 2010 | Antalya, TUR | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 9 | -73 kg J1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
