MESSAGE
Hello, I'm Wakana Nagahara!
In 2025, he will bring his 22-year badminton career to an end.
Now we have taken a new step.
During my long career as an athlete, I felt strongly that
This is the preciousness of the connections that are formed through sports.
With friends, rivals, and people who supported me
These encounters have been my driving force.
From now on, we will treasure this "connection" and
Connecting people through sports
Being someone who can give someone the opportunity to take on new challenges
I want to be that way.
PROFILE
Biography
Born on January 9, 1996 in Memuro, Hokkaido.
Former Japanese national badminton player.
While attending Aomori Yamada High School, she won the Inter-High School Championships and the women's doubles title.
In 2014, she joined Hokuto Bank in Akita Prefecture and formed the "Nagamatsu Pair" with Matsumoto Mayu.
He has attracted attention for his aggressive playing style and has been active in numerous international tournaments.
She won the women's doubles title at the 2018 and 2019 World Badminton Championships.
In 2019, it was ranked number one in the world.
She is active as a leader in Japanese women's doubles.
Competing in the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
After retiring from active competition in 2024, he will begin a new stage in his career through sports.
Currently, as a dual-sport athlete in badminton and pickleball,
In addition to participating in competitions, we are also involved in seminars, lectures, events, and nurturing the next generation.
Main Achievements
2013 National High School Championships Doubles/Team Champion
2017 Canadian Open Doubles Champion
2018 World Badminton Championships (Nanjing) Doubles Champion
French Open Doubles Winner
2019 Singapore Open Doubles Champion
World Badminton Championships (Basel) Doubles Champion All Japan Championships Doubles Champion
BWF World Tour Finals Doubles Runner-up
2020 British Open Doubles Winner
All Japan Championships Doubles Runner-up
2021 Badminton World Championships (Spain) Doubles 3rd place
Tokyo Olympics Doubles 5th place
2022 World Badminton Championships (Tokyo) Doubles 3rd place
2023 Canadian Open Runner-up
Sudirman Cup Team Runners-Up
2024 India Open Doubles Winner
Paris Olympic Games