INPEX Athlete Employees
INPEX supports athletes who pursue their passion and aim to be the best in the world
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INPEX supports athletes who pursue their passion and aim to be the best in the world
| Joined INPEX | ： April 2017 |
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| Sport | ： Deaf beach volleyball |
| Date of birth | ： November 11, 1982 |
| Place of birth | ： Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Height/weight | ： 185cm/74kg |
| How I got into the sport | I was invited to play by the Chairman of the Deaf Beach Volleyball Association |
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| Athletic attributes and specialties | Blocking by taking advantage of my height |
| Athlete who inspires me most | Bruno Oscar Schmidt (Brazil) |
| Personality | Sensitive |
| Favorite food | Fried chicken sold at a store near my house |
| Favorite drink | Jurokucha (Japanese tea) |
| First thing I do in the morning | Prepare breakfast that I eat at work |
| Last thing I do at night | Put my child to bed |
| Biggest challenge in my life | I participated in a world championship while suffering from a bone contusion |
| Favorite season | Autumn: I enjoy the moment when the weather changes from warm to cold |
| Message to fans | Please look out for plays that are unique to deaf athletes! |
| Joined INPEX | ： April 2024 |
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| Sport | ： Triathlon |
| Date of birth | ： April 26, 2001 |
| Place of birth | ： Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Height/weight | ： 174cm/65kg |
| How I got into the sport | At the recommendation of my parents |
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| Athletic attributes and specialties | Breakaway, final sprint |
| Athlete who inspires me most | Takumi Hojo |
| Music I listen to before competitions | Up-beat numbers |
| Personality | I am a curious person |
| What I’m into these days | Snowboarding |
| Favorite drink | FANTA Grape |
| Recent worries | Having too many material desires |
| First thing I do in the morning | Stretching in silence and darkness |
| Favorite season | Summer: I love the ocean and being around nature |
| Message to fans | I will do my best in every race to share the view from the podium! |
| Joined INPEX | ： April 2024 |
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| Sport | ： Snowboard Halfpipe |
| Date of birth | ： March 12, 2002 |
| Place of birth | ： Osaka Prefecture |
| Height/weight | ： 166cm/65kg |
| How I got into the sport | At the recommendation of my parents |
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| Athletic attributes and specialties | Including tricks of all types in a single run |
| Athlete who inspires me most | Scotty James (Australia) |
| Personality | Hard worker |
| What I’m into these days | Watching soccer |
| Favorite food | Ramen |
| Favorite drink | MATCH |
| Favorite magazine | GOAL |
| Recent worries | I have trouble falling asleep |
| Favorite season | Spring: because it’s peaceful |
| Message to fans | I will continue to work hard to win the Olympic gold! |
| Joined INPEX | ： April 2024 |
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| Sport | ： Ski Slopestyle/Big Air |
| Date of birth | ： October 18, 2001 |
| Place of birth | ： Shiga Prefecture |
| Height/weight | ： 173cm/71kg |
| How I got into the sport | At the encouragement of my father |
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| Athletic attributes and specialties | Jumping and doing tricks that only I can do |
| Athlete who inspires me most | Akira Sasaki |
| Music I listen to before competitions | I believe/T.O.K |
| Personality | Simple |
| What I’m into these days | Surfing/photography |
| Favorite drink | KIRIN iMUSE |
| Favorite magazine | Popeye |
| Recent worries | Having a hearty appetite and eating too much |
| Favorite season | Spring: I can ski and surf, and the scenery is beautiful |
| Message to fans | I will repay your confidence through hard work and results. Thank you for your support. |
