Yuki Ishihara

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Birth date	February 7, 1997
Birthplace	Hokkaido, Japan
School	The University of Tokyo (currently enrolled)
Interests	Mountain climbing, collecting minerals and rocks

Yuki Ishihara has held the All Japan Championships for six years in ski orienteering, a sport where anticipation is rising for its future inclusion in the Olympic Games. He competed in the Winter Universiade 2019 in Russia, and strives to balance his academic research and sports activities: dedicating his time to ski orienteering while carrying out field and laboratory studies.

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Last season, I participated in three World Cups. My improved physical abilities and running techniques led to some of the games where I achieved my best results ever, but it was also a season of unstable performances. In the upcoming season, the World Championship will be held in Austria, where I've managed to achieve good results in the past World Cup. My goal is to reach the top 20, and I'm focusing intensively on enhancing my navigation skills. I’m also committed to leading the Japan team and putting in my best effort to achieve good results as a part of the Japan team. Thank you very much for your continuous supports. (June 2023)

Interview

• Yuki Ishihara Interview (Japanese)

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Hiroki Komaki

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Birth date	September 5, 1998
Birthplace	Nagano, Japan
School	The University of Tsukuba
Interests	Fishing

Orienteering, a sport that was even considered as a potential additional event for the Tokyo Olympics. Despite starting orienteering as a university student, Komaki quickly rose to not only dominate at the university level but also achieve the top position in Japan. He is a true all-rounder, excelling in everything from sprint to long-distance courses, from the moment he set foot into the sport.

Comment

At the World Orienteering Championships 2023 held in Switzerland this July, I failed to achieve the results I had been aiming for. So, in this following season, I will focus on enhancing my physical abilities and improving both the quantity and quality of training in order to be able to compete as a world-class orienteer. I will also continue to strive towards my goals to compete in the finals of the World Championships, reach the top 30, and rank the highest amongst my fellow Japanese contestants. With this in view, I intend to dominate all championship races and become unbeatable in Japan.

Interview

• Hiroki Komaki Interview

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Yuichi Onda (Retired)

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Birth date	June 24, 1980
Birthplace	Niigata Prefecture, Japan
School	Kinki University
Interests	Napping, Internet, People-watching

Yuichi Onda Official Blog “Onda Style” (Japanese)

• Yuichi Onda comments on his selection for the Sochi Olympics (Japanese only)

Interview

• Yuichi Onda: Sprinting Toward Tomorrow

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Taisei Yamamoto (2018 - 2023)

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• Taisei Yamamoto Interview 2018 (Japanese)
• Taisei Yamamoto Interview 2021(Japanese)

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