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MISI At The Paralympics!

We have excellent news coming from the Marubeni-Itochu (MISI) camp. An astounding three of their human resources staff will be participating in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! As part of the Marubeni-Itochu Steel Group, we’d love to extend our congratulations and best wishes to our friends within the HR and General Affair department at MISI with their participation in the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Judo - 73Kg Category

Kato Yuji

"I am aiming for the gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. Although training has been challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, I am determined to make the most of each opportunity. Thank you for your continued support."

Joined Company: November 2017, Human Resources & General Affairs Dept.

Major Achievements:

  • 2004 Athens Paralympics: Silver Medal
  • 2010 Guangzhou Asian Para Games: Gold Medal
  • 2012 London Paralympics: Participant
  • 2018 Turkey World Cup: 7th Place
  • 2019 All Japan Visually Impaired Judo Championship: 2nd Place
  • 2021 All Japan Visually Impaired Judo Championship: Champion

Judo - 70Kg Category

Ogawa Kazusa

"I joined the company on January 1, 2022, as a visually impaired judo (para judo/blind judo) athlete. I am excited to be a part of MISI! Thank you for your support!"

Joined Company: January 2022, Human Resources & General Affairs Dept.

Major Achievements:

  • Domestic:
    • 2017, 2018, 2019 All Japan Visually Impaired Judo Championship: Champion
  • International:
    • 2017 Uzbekistan World Cup: Bronze Medal
    • 2019 German Open: Bronze Medal
    • 2019 Uzbekistan World Cup: 5th Place
    • 2021 Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Bronze Medal

Swimming - S11, SB11, SM11 Class

Ishiura Tomomi

"While working with the Payroll and Benefits team, I am currently training for the Paris Games. I appreciate your support!"

Joined Company: January 2017, Human Resources & General Affairs Dept. Payroll & Welfare Team

Major Achievements:

  • 2006 IPC World Championships (South Africa): 5th in 50m Freestyle, 5th in 100m Freestyle
  • 2010 IPC World Championships (Netherlands): 9th in 50m Freestyle, 6th in 100m Backstroke
  • 2010 Guangzhou Asian Para Games: Bronze Medal in 100m Backstroke
  • 2013 IPC World Championships (Canada): 9th in 50m Freestyle, 7th in 100m Backstroke
  • 2014 Incheon Asian Para Games: Bronze Medal in 50m Freestyle
  • 2018 Asian Para Games (Indonesia): 4th in 100m Freestyle, 4th in 200m Individual Medley
  • 2019 World Para Swimming Championships (UK): 5th in 50m Freestyle, 5th in 100m Backstroke
  • 2019 36th Japan Para Swimming Championships: 1st in 50m Freestyle (New Japan Record), 1st in 100m Freestyle, 1st in 100m Backstroke
  • 2021 Tokyo 2020 Paralympics:
    • 7th in 50m Freestyle (Final)
    • 8th in 100m Freestyle (Final)
    • 5th in 400m Mixed Relay (Final)
Posted by Oliver Ruddling
5th September 2024

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