Rika Komazawa facts for kids
Rika Komazawa (駒沢 李佳, born on June 7, 1982, in Sennan, Osaka, Japan) is a talented Japanese field hockey player. She is well-known for representing her country in three different Summer Olympics: in 2004, 2008, and 2012.
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Rika Komazawa's Field Hockey Career
Rika Komazawa has had a long and successful career playing field hockey for Japan. She played as part of the national team in many important international tournaments. Her dedication and skill helped her team achieve several medals.
Olympic Appearances
Komazawa proudly represented Japan at the Olympics three times.
- In 2004, she competed in the women's field hockey tournament in Athens, Greece.
- She returned to the Olympic stage in 2008 for the Beijing Games in China.
- Her final Olympic appearance was in 2012 at the London Games in the United Kingdom.
Asian Games Medals
Rika Komazawa also achieved success at the Asian Games, a major multi-sport event in Asia.
- In 2006, at the Doha Asian Games in Qatar, her team won a silver medal. This was a great achievement for the Japanese women's field hockey team.
- Four years later, in 2010, at the Guangzhou Asian Games in China, the team earned a bronze medal.
Asia Cup Achievements
Komazawa's team also performed well in the Women's Hockey Asia Cup.
- In 2007, Japan won a gold medal at the Asia Cup held in Hong Kong. This was a significant victory for the team.
- Earlier, in 2004, they had won a silver medal at the Asia Cup in New Delhi, India.
Asian Champions Trophy
Rika Komazawa also competed in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.
- In 2010, her team secured a silver medal at the Busan tournament in South Korea.
- The following year, in 2011, they earned a bronze medal at the Ordos tournament in China.
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