Japanese Tennis Team Nominees Announced for 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya)
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- Japanese Tennis Team Nominees Announced for 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya)
- On June 17, the nominated Japanese athletes and staff for the tennis events at the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) were announced. They will be formally confirmed as TEAM JAPAN members upon recommendation to and approval by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC).
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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On June 17, the nominated Japanese athletes and staff for the tennis events at the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) were announced. They will be formally confirmed as TEAM JAPAN members upon recommendation to and approval by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC).
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- Japanese Tennis Team Nominees Announced for 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) (June 18, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 18, 2026
On June 17, the nominated Japanese athletes and staff for the tennis events at the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) were announced. They will be formally confirmed as TEAM JAPAN members upon recommendation to and approval by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC).
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On June 17, the nominated Japanese athletes and staff for the tennis events at the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) were announced as follows.
These nominees will be recommended to the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC), the official sending organization. Upon completion of JOC's procedures and official designation, they will formally become members of TEAM JAPAN for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
NOTED:
[Players] *Events subject to change
Men's Singles (2 players): Yosuke Sumigawa, Hayato Matsuoka
Men's Doubles (2 pairs): Shunsuke Nakagawa / Yusuke Kusuhara, Shinya Isomura / Friend Jaydilanhara
Women's Singles (2 players): Moka Uchijima, Himeko Sakizume
Women's Doubles (2 pairs): Shuko Aoyama / Ena Shibahara, Momoko Kobori / Ayano Shimizu
Mixed Doubles (2 pairs): Shuko Aoyama / Yusuke Kusuhara, Ena Shibahara / Friend Jaydilanhara
[Staff]
Head Coach: Kurumi Nara
Men's Head Coach: Ryo Iwami
Women's Head Coach: Hayato Watanabe
Trainers: Shunpei Inoue / Yuka Kagami
Administrative Officer: Shunichi Someya
以上
Japan Tennis Association (JTA), a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
These nominees will be recommended to the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC), the official sending organization. Upon completion of JOC's procedures and official designation, they will formally become members of TEAM JAPAN for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
NOTED:
[Players] *Events subject to change
Men's Singles (2 players): Yosuke Sumigawa, Hayato Matsuoka
Men's Doubles (2 pairs): Shunsuke Nakagawa / Yusuke Kusuhara, Shinya Isomura / Friend Jaydilanhara
Women's Singles (2 players): Moka Uchijima, Himeko Sakizume
Women's Doubles (2 pairs): Shuko Aoyama / Ena Shibahara, Momoko Kobori / Ayano Shimizu
Mixed Doubles (2 pairs): Shuko Aoyama / Yusuke Kusuhara, Ena Shibahara / Friend Jaydilanhara
[Staff]
Head Coach: Kurumi Nara
Men's Head Coach: Ryo Iwami
Women's Head Coach: Hayato Watanabe
Trainers: Shunpei Inoue / Yuka Kagami
Administrative Officer: Shunichi Someya
以上
Japan Tennis Association (JTA), a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
FAQ
Who are the Japanese tennis players for the 2026 Asian Games?
Yosuke Sumigawa, Hayato Matsuoka, Moka Uchijima, Himeko Sakizume, and others have been nominated.
When will the final team be confirmed?
Nominees will be formally confirmed after JOC approval, expected within several months.
How were the mixed doubles pairs selected?
Based on performance, chemistry, and strategic fit. Aoyama/Kusuhara and Shibahara/Jaydilanhara were chosen.