What is the significance of these additional selections?

The purpose is to strengthen the Japanese national team for international competitions in 2026 and to develop the next generation of players.

What criteria were used to select the newly added players?

While specific criteria are not detailed, it is presumed that players with future potential and expected success in international tournaments were chosen.

What is the difference between the National Team and the U24 National Team?

The National Team consists of top-level players, while the U24 National Team focuses on young players aged 24 and under, aiming for future national team development.

Announcement of Additional Selections for the 2026 Japan National Badminton Team

Published Jun 12, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:06 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Badminton Association of Japan has announced additional members for the 2026 Japan National Badminton Team. Kyohei Yamashita and Hiroki Okamura have been added to the Men's Doubles National Team, and nine players have been selected for the U24 National Team across singles and doubles. This is part of the reinforcement strategy for future international competitions.

The Badminton Association of Japan (BAJ) hereby announces the additional members selected for the 2026 Japan National Badminton Team as follows.

[Men's Doubles]

Kyohei Yamashita (NTT East Japan) / Hiroki Okamura (BIPROGY)

[Women's Singles]

Nayu Shirakawa *First Selection (YONEX)

[Men's Doubles]

Kosuke Sakurai *First Selection (Hosei University) / Kazuya Minamimoto *First Selection (Hosei University)

Shuntaro Mezaki *New Selection (Tonami Transportation) / Yuta Oku *First Selection (Tonami Transportation)

[Women's Doubles]

Miyu Takahashi (BIPROGY) / Sumire Nakade *First Selection (BIPROGY)

Maaya Taguchi *First Selection (ACT SAIKYO) / Nijika Kamata *First Selection (Yanai Gakuen High School)

*First Selection = First selection for the National Team

*New Selection = Players who have been selected for the National Team in 2024 or earlier

*The information in this document is current as of June 11, 2026.

▼Click here for details on the 2026 Japan National Badminton Team members

https://www.badminton.or.jp/national

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