Daisuke Ohata facts for kids
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Ohata in 2015
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| Date of birth | 11 November 1975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Kyoto Sangyo University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daisuke Ohata (大畑大介, Ōhata Daisuke, born November 11, 1975) is a famous former rugby player from Japan. He mostly played as a wing (a fast player on the side of the field) and sometimes as a centre (a player in the middle) for Japan's national team.
He became well-known around the world for his amazing speed in rugby sevens games. He later became a regular player for the national team. Daisuke Ohata played his first game for Japan on November 9, 1996, and scored three tries in that match.
He holds the world record for the most tries scored in international rugby test matches. In November 2016, Ohata was honored by being added to the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Early Life and Rugby Career
Daisuke Ohata was born in Osaka, Japan. He speaks with a strong Kansai accent, which is a way of speaking from that region.
He went to Tokai Dai Gyosei High School, which is known for its rugby program. After high school, he continued his studies and played rugby at Kyoto Sangyo University.
Ohata played for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers club team for many years. He also had a short time playing for Clermont Montferrand in France in 2003.
World Record for Tries
On May 14, 2006, Daisuke Ohata made history. He scored three tries (when a player touches the ball down in the opponent's end zone) for Japan in a game against Georgia. This achievement earned him the world record for the most tries in international rugby test matches.
At that time, he had scored 65 tries for his country in 55 games. He later increased his record to 69 tries in 58 games. The previous record was held by David Campese from Australia, who had 64 tries.
Ohata faced some tough injuries during his career. He could not play in the Rugby World Cup 2007 because he tore his left Achilles tendon. This happened in August, just after he had recovered from tearing his right Achilles tendon in January of the same year.
In January 2011, Daisuke Ohata announced his retirement from rugby. He was 35 years old at the time. He said he was sad it ended, but felt he had a good career and left his mark as a rugby player.
Sportsman No.1 Challenge
Daisuke Ohata was also a well-known competitor in the "Pro Sportsman No.1" tournaments in the early 2000s. These events tested athletes in various physical challenges.
He performed very well in the 2001 and 2003 tournaments, winning the "No.1" title in both. He also set a new world record in an event called "Shot-Gun-Touch," reaching 13 meters and 40 centimeters.
See also
In Spanish: Daisuke Ohata para niños
- List of leading rugby union test try scorers
