Kaori Kawanaka facts for kids
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| Medal record | ||
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| Women's recurve archery | ||
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 2012 London | Team |
| Asian Games | ||
| Bronze | 2014 Incheon | Team |
| Bronze | 2018 Jakarta-Palembang | Team |
| Asian Championships | ||
| Gold | 2011 Tehran | Team |
| Bronze | 2013 Taipei | Team |
Kaori Kawanaka (川中 香緒里, Kawanaka Kaori, born August 3, 1991) is a talented Japanese archer. She was born on August 3, 1991. Kaori is well-known for her skills in recurve archery. She has represented Japan in major international competitions. These include the Olympic Games and the Asian Games.
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Kaori Kawanaka: Japan's Archery Star
Kaori Kawanaka is a celebrated athlete from Japan. She specializes in archery, a sport that requires great focus. Archery involves shooting arrows at a target using a bow. Kaori has achieved many successes in her career. She has won medals at top events around the world.
Olympic Success
Kaori Kawanaka competed in two Olympic Games. She participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She also competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
London 2012 Olympics
At the 2012 London Olympics, Kaori made history. She won a bronze medal in the women's team event. Her teammates were Ren Hayakawa and Miki Kanie. This was a very exciting moment for Japan. It was the first Olympic medal for Japan in team archery. They won after a very close match against Russia. In the individual event, Kaori did not advance past the first round.
Rio 2016 Olympics
Kaori returned to the Olympics in 2016. She competed in both the individual and team events. In the individual event, she reached the second round. For the women's team event, her team made it to the quarter-finals.
Asian Games Achievements
Kaori Kawanaka has also shown her talent at the Asian Games. This is a big multi-sport event held every four years. She has competed there twice.
2014 Incheon Asian Games
At the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, Kaori had a special role. She was the flagbearer for the Japanese team. This means she carried her country's flag during the opening ceremony. It is a great honor for an athlete. Later, she won another bronze medal. This was in the women's team recurve competition. Her teammates were Ren Hayakawa and Yuki Hayashi.
2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games
Kaori also competed at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang. She continued her success in the team event. She earned another bronze medal for Japan in the women's team recurve.
Asian Championships
Kaori has also performed well at the Asian Archery Championships.
- In 2011, she won a gold medal in the team event in Tehran.
- In 2013, she earned a bronze medal in the team event in Taipei.
Kaori Kawanaka's dedication and skill have made her a respected archer. She continues to inspire young athletes in Japan.
