Kai Sato

Athletes information

Sato Kai

player

Soccer (intellectual)

Area of connection:

Ota

Kita

Affiliation

Fujitsu Harmony Ltd.

Sports organization

NPO Japan Intellectual Disability Football Association

Results of Activities

・2024 National Sports Tournament for the Disabled (Saga Prefecture) Winner
・2024, 2023 Argentina friendly matches (trip)
・2023 National Sports Tournament for the Disabled (Kagoshima Prefecture) Winner
・2022 Japan-France Friendship Tournament　
・2019 Virtus International Tournament Futsal Class 6th Place
・2018 Virtus Soccer World Championship, Sweden, 6th place

Comments from the person

I started playing soccer in elementary school. I just loved soccer, but when I was in my third year of high school, I was selected to represent Japan in soccer for people with intellectual disabilities, and I realized that I could compete with the world as a Japanese national team player. From then on, I continued to train steadily, not only on weekends, but also on weekdays and strength training. I participated in the World Championships held in Sweden in 3. However, I was injured due to lack of physical strength. I would like to learn from that experience and do my best to stay on the pitch until the end at the next World Championships and fulfill my responsibilities as a Japanese national team player. I will continue to work hard towards the World Championships, never forgetting my gratitude for the support I receive from so many people.