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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment
Congenital
Classification
LW8
Further personal information
Residence
Nagoya, JPN
Languages
English, Japanese, Russian
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 2005 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Why this sport?
He was inspired to try the sport by a newspaper article about Yoshihiro Nitta's participation in the 1998 Paralympic Winter Games in Nagano. He also wanted to take on the challenge of seeing how strong he could be.
Club / Team
Avex: Japan
Name of coach
Misao Kodate [national], JPN
International debut
Year
2007
Competing for
Japan
Location
Germany
General interest
Nicknames
Kurokan Oji [Prince of Cross-country], Biath Oji [Prince of Biathlon]. (avexnet.jp, 21 Feb 2018; satokeiichi.com, 16 Mar 2014)
Most influential person in career
Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen. (Athlete, 09 Mar 2018)
Hero / Idol
Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen. (Athlete, 09 Mar 2018)
Injuries
He underwent three surgeries between August and December 2020 after fracturing the scapula and distal clavicle in his left shoulder. (Instagram profile, 12 Dec 2020, 19 Dec 2020, 20 Oct 2020, 15 Aug 2020, 20 Aug 2020)
In 2011 he sustained knee injuries. (japanteam.jp, 11 Apr 2011)
In 2009 he injured the lateral meniscus in both of his knees. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2014)
In 2011 he sustained knee injuries. (japanteam.jp, 11 Apr 2011)
In 2009 he injured the lateral meniscus in both of his knees. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2014)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"When I compete, I feel the greatest happiness." (houdoukyoku.jp, 17 Feb 2018)
Awards and honours
In 2010 and 2018 he received the Aichi Prefecture Para Sport Excellence Award in Japan. (pref.aichi.jp, 14 May 2018; sp.plus-blog.sportsnavi.com, 28 Apr 2010)
In 2014 he received the Aichi Prefecture Para Sport Award for Encouragement. (pref.aichi.jp, 12 May 2014)
In 2012 he received the Aichi Prefecture Para Sport Award. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2014)
In 2014 he received the Aichi Prefecture Para Sport Award for Encouragement. (pref.aichi.jp, 12 May 2014)
In 2012 he received the Aichi Prefecture Para Sport Award. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2014)
Other sports
He competed in both biathlon and cross-country skiing at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2010, 2014 and 2018. He also represented Japan in triathlon at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 05 Nov 2018; satokeiichi.com, 17 Mar 2018; Athlete, 03 Sep 2016; Instagram profile, 24 Aug 2020)
Ambitions
To win medals at both the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. (Instagram profile, 24 Aug 2020; joc.or.jp, 04 May 2020)
Impairment
He has a congenital impairment to his left hand, due to hypoplasia. (Athlete, 03 Sep 2016)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 12.5 km Individual Standing | Final Round | 14 | ||
| Men's 3 km Pursuit Standing | Qualification | 8 | ||
| Men's 3 km Pursuit Standing | Final Round | 12 | ||
| Men's 1 km Sprint Standing | Qualification | 26 | ||
| Men's 20 km Standing | Final Round | 17 | ||
| Men's 1x4 / 2x5 km Relay Open | Final Round | 5 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Sprint - Classic Standing | Final | 2013-02-25 | 16 | |
| Men's Long Distance - Free Style Standing | Final | 2013-02-27 | 11 | |
| Men's Short Distance Standing | Final | 2013-02-28 | 9 | |
| Men's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2013-03-01 | 16 | |
| Men's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2013-03-03 | 14 | |
| Men's Middle Distance - Classic Standing | Final | 2013-03-05 | 13 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 7.5 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-08 | 13 | |
| Men's 12.5 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-11 | 10 | |
| Men's 1 km Sprint Standing | Qualification | 2014-03-12 | 22 | |
| Men's 15 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-14 | 10 | |
| Men's 10 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-16 | 22 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Short Distance Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-24 | 10 | |
| Men's Long Distance - Free Style Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-25 | 11 | |
| Men's Middle Distance Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-27 | 9 | |
| Men's Long Distance Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-30 | 8 | |
| Men's Middle Distance - Classic Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-31 | 16 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men PT4 | Final Round | 2016-09-10 | 11 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2017-02-11 | 4 | |
| Men's Sprint - Free Style Standing | Final | 2017-02-12 | 10 | |
| Men's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2017-02-14 | 4 | |
| Men's Sprint Standing | Final | 2017-02-18 | 11 | |
| Men's Middle Distance - Free Style Standing | Final | 2017-02-19 | 10 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 7.5km Standing | Final | 2018-03-10 | 9 | |
| Men's 12.5km Standing | Final | 2018-03-13 | 9 | |
| Men's 15km Standing | Final | 2018-03-16 | 8 | |
| Men's 10km Classic Standing | Final | 2018-03-17 | 11 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2019-02-16 | 5 | |
| Men's Sprint Standing | Final | 2019-02-20 | 6 | |
| Men's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2019-02-21 | 5 |
