Nao Kusaka
Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler
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Native name | 日下尚 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000 (age 23) Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Greco-Roman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | 77 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Nao Kusaka (Japanese: 日下尚; born 20 November 2000) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler competing in the 77 kg division.[1]
Career
In 2017, Nao Kusaka finished fifth in the cadet world championships. A year later, he won bronze medals at the Asian junior championships and the Japanese senior championships.[2]
In 2023, Nao Kusaka competed in the Greco-Roman 77 kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia and won the bronze medal.[3]
In 2024, Nao Kusaka competed in the Greco-Roman 77 kg event at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and won the gold medal.
Achievements
Year | Tournament | Location | Result | Event |
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2024 | Asian Championships | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 1st | Greco-Roman 77 kg |
2023 | World Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 3rd | Greco-Roman 77 kg |
References
External links
- Nao Kusaka at the International Wrestling Database