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Japanese Tennis Team Nominees Announced for 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya)

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Published Jun 18, 2026 11:34 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 6:53 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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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).

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).

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000169317.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 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 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.

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[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

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Announced　Jun 18, 2026 11:34 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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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.

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