[Para Swimming] Athlete Kaito Murai achieves double victory in 50m and 25m backstroke at the 27th Tokyo Disabled Sports Competition

Kaito Murai, a para-swimmer and athlete employee at Beads International (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Yusaku Nishikata), which develops street brands such as "XLARGE," "X-girl," "MILKFED.," and "SILAS," competed in the 27th Tokyo Disabled Sports Competition held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre (Koto-ku, Tokyo) on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He achieved a double victory in the open class 50m and 25m backstroke events.

Competition Overview - Competition Name: 27th Tokyo Disabled Sports Competition - Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Venue: Tokyo Aquatics Centre Main Pool

Comment from Kaito Murai I was able to win gold medals in both the 25m and 50m backstroke in the swimming open class at the 27th Tokyo Disabled Sports Competition. This competition holds special meaning for me, as it was the first swimming meet I ever entered and the first time I won a gold medal. From that moment on, I felt a desire to "become the best swimmer with Down syndrome in Japan" and "reach the world stage one day," which began my path from Tokyo to the world. Although this was my first race in about a year, I was able to swim the 25m backstroke in the 18-second range, which felt great. In the 50m backstroke, I was able to break the qualifying standard for the "12th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships" to be held in Albufeira, Portugal. I will continue to work hard for the Portugal tournament. Thank you for your support.

Profile - Date of Birth: July 19, 1997 (Born in Tokyo) - Brief History: - 2023: Became the first in Japan to obtain a JPC international license for Down syndrome para-sports. - 2024: Won the first-ever bronze medal for a Japanese male swimmer in the 50m backstroke at the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming and Artistic Championships, setting a new Asian record.

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