Kazuki Nanano

Kazuki Nanano (Inagi City Hometown Athlete)

Certification Date

January 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Department

Para Table Tennis Player

Profile

Born on November 2, 1998. Graduated from Wakabadai Elementary School. As of February 2024, currently residing in the city.

Career

• Affiliation: Okamura Corporation
• Transitioned from standing to wheelchair division in May 2022
• Designated Strengthening Athletes of the Japan Table Tennis Association for the Physically Disabled
• Japan National Team for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
• Para Table Tennis World Ranking Men’s Singles (Wheelchair 4) 2nd place (as of May 27, 2026)

Main Achievements

• All Japan Para Table Tennis Championships 6-time Overall Champion
• 2017 Dubai 2017 Asian Youth Para Games Singles Champion
• 2018 ITTF Para World Championships 9th place in Singles
• 2023 Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games Singles 3rd place, Men’s Doubles 3rd place
• 2024 Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Para Table Tennis Singles 5th place, Men’s Doubles 5th place
• 2025 ITTF Asian Para Championships 2025 Singles Runner-up

Interview (January, 2024)

What are your memories of Inagi City?

I attended a table tennis class held at the Comprehensive Gymnasium when I was in the 4th grade. Even after I started aiming for the Paralympics, I still practice at the Comprehensive Gymnasium from time to time.

What does it feel like to be recognized as a hometown athlete?

I am happy. There are many people in Inagi City who support me, and your cheers are my motivation. I want to continue showing you my efforts as an athlete.

What has been difficult about continuing table tennis?

I started playing table tennis for fun, but there were times when I felt discouraged when my performance didn't improve. However, since I fundamentally love table tennis, I find myself wanting to practice again as time goes by.

How to become a table tennis player active in the world?

Please do not forget the feeling of "I love table tennis; it is fun." Such feelings lead to a sense of fulfillment and a desire to strive harder. If you aim to be at the top in table tennis, pursue the feeling of "I love table tennis; it is fun."

Please tell us your future goals (Updated June 2026)

With an eye on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, my goal is to win medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games and the World Championships held in 2026.