2023 Rio De Janeiro ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

Japan

DIVISION: Under 16

Mirai Ikeda

Age / 16
Height / 158cm
Born / Omaezaki-shi, Shizuoka
Resides in / Omaezaki-shi, Shizuoka
Favorite surf break / Keramas, Sunset Beach
Board / SMAC Surf Board
Sponsors / ROXY, SMAC surf board, ,OIMOYA,SHIZUOKA SUBARU, Smile Home,White buffalo,Surf Stadium Japan,RONIN, fcsJapan, Kobapen, SURF NEST, Arrows Gym
Biggest Achievement / ISA world junior championships 2022 U-16 3rd
Hobbies / traveling

I'm looking forward to join world junior surfers. And I'll do my best.

Japan

DIVISION: Under 16

Yuuhi Tosaka

Age / 15
Height / 152cm
Born / Kugenuma, Kanagawa
Resides in / Kugenuma, Kanagawa
Favorite surf break / Tatadohama Beach,Shimoda
Board / JS, CI
Sponsors / MURASAKISPORTS, ROXY JAPAN, BRISA MARINA, FCS JAPAN, LIVINGROOM, CHART INC., PIT BULL, ENTRE VEHICLE
Biggest Achievement / NSA Junior Open Surfing Championship 2023 4th, All Japan Surfing Championship 2022 4th
Hobbies / Dancing and singing

世界ジュニアサーフィン選手権に参加できてとても光栄です！そして私の将来の夢は世界クラスのサーファーになることです。世界で戦う機会を与えてくれてありがとう！

Japan

DIVISION: Under 18

Rika Shoji

Age / 17
Height / 155cm
Born / Yugawaracho, Kanagawa
Resides in / Yugawaracho, Kanagawa
Favorite surf break / Shirasuka, Japan
Board / M.STICKS
Sponsors / BUELL, Marble Surf Shop, ayaclinic, sotosotodays, Mermaid & Guys, HydroFlask, CREATURES OF LEISURE Japan, Ronin Eyewear
Biggest Achievement / JPSA 5th, NSA All Japan Surfing Championship 2022 3rd
Hobbies / music

I will do my best to prepare well and face the game so that l can improve my training and surfing skills until the world championship.

Japan

DIVISION: Under 16

Rio Ono

Age / 16
Height / 173cm
Born / Ito, Shizuoka
Resides in / Ito, Shizuoka
Favorite surf break / Snapper Rocks
Board / Lost SurfBoards MAYHEM & Nytro Board
Sponsors / Hurley Japan, ocean&earth, KAWAMURA co, ALIVIO IZU, Mochizukidentalclinic, Suni+, Ronin
Biggest Achievement / NSA Junior Open Surfing Championship 2023 1st
Hobbies / Dancing, Singing, and Kendama

I am excited for my first ISA World Championship and also my first time to visit Brazil! I will win!

Japan

DIVISION: Under 16

Ren Okano

Age / 14
Height / 157cm
Born / Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Resides in / Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Favorite surf break / Lower
Board / LOST
Sponsors / MURASAKI SPORTS, BILLABONG JAPAN, LOST SURFBOARDS JAPAN, White buffalo, FU WAX, FCS JAPAN, CARVER JAPAN, BRISA MARINA
Biggest Achievement / NSA 28th Junior Open Championship U12 1st
Hobbies / Soccer and Baseball

I want to win a medal!

Japan

DIVISION: Under 16

Taro Takai

Age / 14
Height / 169cm
Born / Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Resides in / Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Favorite surf break / Horatsuka Namakon, Japan
Board / Rock Dance Surfboard
Sponsors / BILLABONG JAPAN, ROCKDANCE, Kanaloa Japan
Biggest Achievement / ASF ASIAN SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS U-18 3rd
Hobbies / Reading a novel

I'm glad that I can join this contest. I will do my best to get the medal. Thank you.

Japan

DIVISION: Under 16

Rita Suzuki

Age / 16
Height / 154cm
Born / Kamogawa-shi, Chiba
Resides in / Kamogawa-shi, Chiba
Favorite surf break / Kamogawa , Wada
Board / Tokoro, Sharpeye,Rockdance
Sponsors / Roxy, Creatures, Handy, Star Rock Company
Biggest Achievement / QS1000 OmaezakiPro2023 3rd place
Hobbies / dance

This is my second international contest.I will try my best.

Japan

DIVISION: Under 18

Raiha Onou

Age / 18
Height / 165cm
Born / Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Resides in / Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Favorite surf break / Jimmy's in Krui, Indonesia
Board / Sharp Eye
Sponsors / QUICKSILVER
Biggest Achievement / All Japan Surfing Championship 2022 1st
Hobbies / Golf

This is my first and also last as junior ISA competition and one of my goals for this year, so I will do my best to show my ability and have fun to win the gold medal.

Japan

DIVISION: Under 18

Tenshi Iwami

Age / 18
Height / 177cm
Born / Ichinomiya, Chiba
Resides in / Ichinomiya, Chiba
Favorite surf break / Tsurigasaki-kaigan Surfing Beach
Board / Kiyo Uzawa design
Sponsors / Hurley Japan, FCS Japan, Navigato sufboards , STANCE Japan, Sticky Bumps Japan,Jet chop, Formula one Japan, Dewks,
Biggest Achievement / NSSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Open mini grom 1st and WSL ASIA Open pro Junior 1st
Hobbies / Fishing

I will try my best. I will take a gold medal!!

Japan

DIVISION: Under 18

Ikko Watanabe

Age / 17
Height / 176cm
Born / Asahi-shi, Chiba
Resides in / Asahi-shi, Chiba
Favorite surf break / a
Board / SHARPEYE SURFBOARDS
Sponsors / Hurley Japan,FCSJAPAN,VERTRA JAPAN,TOOLSSURF JAPAN,HANDY
Biggest Achievement / 2021ALL JAPAN SURFING CHAMPION SHIP BOYSCLASS WINNER,2022WSL JAPAN U-16 WINNER
Hobbies / Happy to sleep

I will do my best!

Japan

DIVISION: Under 18

Anon Matsuoka

Age / 18
Height / 156cm
Born / Minamiboso-shi, Chiba
Resides in / Minamiboso-shi, Chiba
Favorite surf break / Uluwatu, Sunset, Chikura
Board / LOST surfboard
Sponsors / LOST surfboards JAPAN, Rip Curl, FCS, Fuwax, Vertra, Sycktrix, PROFORMANCE, Showaexpress
Biggest Achievement / Asia Open Pro Junior /1st place
Hobbies / Playing with my dog

2021 Japan professional champion

I love surfing above all !!!

I'll do my best while enjoying my best at this ISA!!!!!

Japan

DIVISION: Under 18

Sumomo Sato

Age / 18
Height / 158cm
Born / Omaezaki, Shizuoka
Resides in / Omaezaki, Shizuoka
Favorite surf break / Lahaina Harbor
Board / SHARP EYE
Sponsors / ROXY Japan, Chart, Parugus Nature & Camp Kashima, One Studio, Surf Stadium Japan Shizunami, Smith Japan, FCS Japan, Global Wifi
Biggest Achievement / ASF Asian surfing championships 2023 1st
Hobbies / Listening to music

I will do my best to win the gold medal!