2021 Pismo Beach ISA World Para Surfing Championship — International Surfing Association

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf Prone 2

Tomoki Fujiwara

Age / 47
Born / Okayama
Favorite surf break / Idegahama
Board / Mid Length 7”6
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / 2017 ISA WASC 4th Prone 2
Hobbies / Surfing

Proudly representing Japan.

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf VI-2

Shigeru Fujisaki

Age / 58
Born / Tokyo
Favorite surf break / Queen’s　Ohau
Board / Longboard
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / Local Surf shop Competiton , Champion
Hobbies / Cooking

At 47 years old when I was diagnosed as visually impaired, and I changed job. As my vision impairment is progressive , I am still experiencing narrowing of my field of vision. I am confident I can contribute to the success of the Japanese team in this world level competition.

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf Stand 1

Chikako Takao

Age / 41
Born / Ichinomiya
Favorite surf break / Ichinomiya
Board / Shortboard(5"8)
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / None
Hobbies / Surfing

I am a surfer from Ichinomiya.

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf Stand 3

Naomichi Katsukura

Age / 57
Born / Hachioji
Favorite surf break / Ooiso
Board / Longboard
Biggest Achievement / Round 3 of the qualification event for the 1987 All Japan Surfing Championship
Hobbies / Surfing

I started surfing in 1981 and use to be test rider for 2 surf shops in Tokyo and 1 surf shop in Odawara named BEE. I also made several surf trips abroad . In 1995 I was involved in a road accident taht was not my fault.

After 10 years of rehabilitation I was able to go back to the water. Always trying to give my best to improve, I am a true ocean lover and I spend as much time as I can in the water.

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf Kneel

Masafumi Kobayashi

Age / 41
Born / Kagiya-machi
Favorite surf break / Malibu
Board / Knee Board
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / 2018 ISA WASC 4th Kneel
Hobbies / Surfing,DIY,My job

Hi everybody.

I would like to let as many people as possible know about Adaptive Surfing (Para Surfing).

I want to contribute to create an ocean environment that is accessible to all people.

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf Stand 1

Suguru Nara

Age / 37
Born / Tomisato
Favorite surf break / North Chiba
Board / Longboard
Biggest Achievement / ISA Adaptive Surfing World Championship
Hobbies / Playing with my dog

My name is Suguru I am a para surfer from Chiba. I am very honored to represent my country Japan.

Japan

DIVISION: Para Surf Stand 1

Mikio Shimakawa

Age / 44
Born / Osaka
Favorite surf break / Nachi
Board / 5”11 All -Rounder
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / Local Surf shop Competition ,4th
Hobbies / Camping

About 10 years ago, I participated in a local surf shop sponsored competition (nondisabled athlete).

I placed 4th out of 20.

I haven't participated in any other competitions since then.