Education
Sports Science - Japan Women's College of Physical Education: Japan
Spoken languages
Japanese
Injuries
She sustained an injury while training at the 2018 World Challenge Cup in Guadalajara, Spain, and withdrew from the competition. (news.yahoo.co.jp, 05 Jun 2018)
Start sporting career
She began the sport at age four at Konami Sports Club in Tokyo, Japan.
Reason for taking up the sport
Her mother wanted her to learn a sport, and her friend's mother suggested she try rhythmic gymnastics.
Philosophy / Motto
"Don't think whether it suits you or not, but be positive." (Instagram profile, 21 Oct 2018)
Awards
In 2019 she and her teammates [Sayuri Sugimoto, Nanami Takenaka, Ayuka Suzuki, Rie Matsubara and Kiko Yokota] were presented with Best Gymnast Award by the Japan Gymnastics Association. They became the first Japanese team in 44 years to win a medal in the group all-around at the world championships following their silver at the 2019 edition in Baku, Azerbaijan. (jiji.com, 21 Dec 2019; number.bunshun.jp, 11 Jan 2020)
In 2017 she received the Ota Citizen Special Citation Award in Japan. (sponichi.co.jp, 12 Mar 2017)
Additional information
RETIREMENT
In September 2021 she announced her retirement from rhythmic gymnastics via social media. "After competing as an athlete, I wanted to be one of the people who made the way, and I want to work as a leader in the future. To that end, I am currently starting research at graduate school, focusing on junior teaching methods. I will continue to make efforts so that I can help someone." (Twitter profile, 25 Sep 2021; Instagram profile, 24 Sep 2021)
Last update : 2024-07-22
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