Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2015 in Kurashiki, Japan. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Reason: He originally played non-Para baseball at high school level in Japan. He began looking for a new activity during a six-month stay in hospital after sustaining a cerebral haemorrhage at age 27. "I became interested in Para sports and discovered archery. At first I didn't get any successful hits at all, but as I practised, I started to hit them and I fell in love with archery." (oeyuya-sapo.com, 18 Mar 2024; newsdig.tbs.co.jp, 03 Jul 2023; Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To become a world champion. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 3, 1988
Place of ResidenceKURASHIKI
OccupationPublic Servant
Languages SpokenJapanese
CoachMasaharu Tono [national], JPN: Masakatsu Kareki [club], JPN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | Team Compound Open | 2023 | Plzen, CZE | |
| 9 | Team Compound Open | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 17 | Individual Compound Open | 2023 | Plzen, CZE | |
| 17 | Individual Compound Open | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 4 | Team Compound Open | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 9 | Individual Compound Open | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
