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Toyo University and the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Toyo University and the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Hinomaru on the Center Pole

After a one-year delay, the curtain will finally rise on the Tokyo Olympics. Many Toyo University students and alumni will take part and the athletes depend on your support.
They have overcome hardships and have seized their big moment so let’s cheer them on with all we’ve got!

KOSUKE HAGINO

Message / I will compete in the 200m Individual Medley and the 4x200m Free Relay at the Tokyo Games. I want to give a good performance and swim in a way that gives courage to Japan.

Kosuke Hagino

Bridgestone Corporation
Department of English Communication, Faculty of Letters, 2017 Graduate

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Swimming / 200m Individual Medley(6th place), 4x200m Free Relay

Previous Events, Sport/Event

London (2012): Swimming / 400m Individual Medley (bronze medal), 200m Individual Medley (5th place)
Rio de Janeiro (2016): Swimming / 400m Individual Medley (gold medal), 200m Individual Medley (silver medal), 4x200m Free Relay (bronze medal), 200m Freestyle (7th place)

REONA AOKI

Message / Thank you for always supporting me. I felt unsure many times leading up to the qualifiers, but I was reassured by my teammates' presence and hard work. I will give it my all to produce good results.

Reona Aoki

Mizuno Corporation
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, 2017 Graduate

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Swimming / 100m Breaststroke

YUI OHASHI

Message / It was tough to stay motivated with the postponement of the Tokyo Games. However, I was able to train thoroughly on my physical weak points. I aim to win a medal in both the 200m and 400m individual medley at the Tokyo Games.

Yui Ohashi

Nagase Brothers Inc. (Itoman Toshin)
Department of International Tourism Studies, Faculty of Regional Development Studies, 2018 Graduate

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Swimming / 200m Individual Medley (gold medal), 400m Individual Medley (gold medal)

RIO SHIRAI

Rio Shirai

4th year student, Department of International Tourism Management, Faculty of International Tourism Management

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Swimming / 4x200m Free Relay

NATSUMI SAKAI

Message / I linked up with Coach Hirai’s team six months ago. It was sometimes difficult to adjust, but I’ve been very inspired by my seniors and have been able to give it my all. As a representative of both Toyo University and Japan, I will try to show my best form. Please cheer me on.

Natsumi Sakai

2nd year student, Department of Business Law, Faculty of Law

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Swimming / 4x100m Free Relay

Previous Events, Sport/Event

Rio de Janeiro (2016): Swimming / 100m Backstroke, 200m Backstroke, 4x100 Medley Relay

NORIMASA HIRAI

Coach, Norimasa Hirai

Professor, Department of Business Law, Faculty of Law
Coach, Toyo University Swimming Club
Swimming Coach, Japan Olympic Team, 32nd Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020)

YUMA HATTORI

Yuma Hattori

Toyota Motor Corporation
Graduated 2016, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Athletics / Marathon

AKIRA AIZAWA

Akira Aizawa

Asahi Kasei Corporation
Graduated 2020, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Athletics / 10000m

KOUKI IKEDA

Kouki Ikeda

Asahi Kasei Corporation
Graduated 2021, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Athletics / 20km Race Walk(silver medal)

MASATORA KAWANO

Masatora Kawano

Asahi Kasei Corporation
Graduated 2021, Department of Information Sciences and Arts, Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Athletics / 50km Race Walk(6th place)

RYOUGA YAMAGUCHI

Ryouga Yamaguchi

Sekisho Corporation / Tokorozawa Thunders
Graduated 2019, Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Sociology

Sport/Event

Tokyo (2021): Goalball(5th place)

SHO INABA

Sho Inaba

Simplex Holdings, Inc. / Shizuoka Horse Riding Club
Graduated 2018, Department of Regional Development Studies, Faculty of Regional Development Studies