2022 Pismo Beach ISA World Para Surfing Championship — International Surfing Association

Japan

DIVISION:

Kentaro Kondo

Age / 31
Born / Kamogawa
Resides in / Kamogawa
Favorite surf break / Seaside, Maruki
Board / Shortboard
Hobbies / Japanese Chess

Proud to represent Japan

Japan

DIVISION:

Suguru Nara

Age / 38
Born / Tomisato
Resides in / Tomisato
Favorite surf break / North Chiba
Board / Longboard
Sponsors / None
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:

Naomichi Katsukura

Age / 58
Born / Hachioji
Resides in / Hachioji
Favorite surf break / Ooiso
Board / Longboard
Sponsors / None
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:

Chikako Takao

Age / 42
Born / Shizuoka
Resides in / Shizuoka
Favorite surf break / Ichinomiya
Board / Shortboard(5”8)
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / None
Hobbies / Surfing, Walking, BBQ

I am glad and exciting to join the ISA World Para Surfing Championship due to this is first time for me!! Looking forward to see all of Para Surfing Athletes and stakeholders.

Japan

DIVISION:

Tomoki Fujiwara

Age / 48
Born / Okayama
Resides in / Okayama
Favorite surf break / Idegahama
Board / Mid Length 7”6
Sponsors / None
Biggest Achievement / 2017 ISA WASC 4th Prone 2
Hobbies / Surfing

Proodly representing Japan.

Japan

DIVISION:

Masafumi Kobayashi

Age / 42
Born / Kagiya-machi
Resides in / 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:

Kenjiro Ito