Yuji Kato

Yuji Kato (加藤 裕司, Katō Yūji, born 23 August 1978[2]) is a Japanese retired judoka. He won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.[3] He was coached by Takio Ushikubo.[2]

Yuji Kato
Personal information
Born (1978-08-23) August 23, 1978
Ranzan, Saitama,[1] Japan
EducationUniversity of Tsukuba[2]
Spouse(s)Mieko Kato
Sport
SportJudo (Men's -81kg)
Disability classB1[1]
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2004 Athens-81 kg
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place2010 Guangzhou-81 kg

Personal life

He is married to goalball player Mieko Kato (née Asai). The couple lived in Asaka, Saitama.[4]

References
  1. "Athens2004 Athletes" (PDF). Japanese Para-Sports Association (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  2. "Yuji Kato". 2012 Summer Paralympics. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  3. "Yuji Kato". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  4. "朝霞市にゆかりのある著名人からのビデオメッセージ". City of Asaka, Saitama (in Japanese). 10 September 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2020.


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