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Yoshiaki Oiwa

Oiwa at Paris 2024 Summer Olympians and Paralympians Japan National Team parade event on November 30th, 2024
Personal information
Born	(1976-07-19) July 19, 1976 (age 49) Nagoya, Japan
Medal record Equestrian Representing  Japan Olympic Games Bronze 2024 Paris Team eventing Asian Games Gold 2006 Doha Individual eventing Gold 2010 Guangzhou Team eventing Gold 2018 Jakarta Individual eventing Gold 2018 Jakarta Team eventing Silver 2006 Doha Team eventing Bronze 2010 Guangzhou Individual eventing

Yoshiaki Oiwa (大岩 義明, Ōiwa Yoshiaki, born 19 July 1976) is a Japanese equestrian. He is often called "Yoshi" by his friends and fans. Yoshi is famous for competing in eventing, a challenging horse sport. Eventing combines three different types of riding: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.

Yoshi started riding horses when he was in junior high school. He began eventing during his time at university. To become even better, he moved to the United Kingdom in 2001 to train with Andrew Hoy, a famous equestrian. Later, in 2009, he moved to Germany. He now trains with German rider Dirk Schrade.

Yoshi has won the "Best Equestrian Athlete" award at the Japanese sports awards several times. He received this honor in 2005, 2007, and 2011. His family has a history of Olympic athletes. His aunt was an international figure skater and is now an Olympic judge. His uncle won a silver medal in swimming at the Rome Olympic Games.

Yoshi's Olympic Journey

Oiwa and MGH Grafton Street at the 2024 Summer Olympics

Yoshiaki Oiwa has represented Japan in several Olympic Games. He is a dedicated athlete who always strives for his best.

Early Olympic Appearances

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Yoshi competed in the individual eventing competition. He finished in 49th place. Japan did not have a team competing in eventing that year.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, Yoshi competed in both the individual and team eventing events. He started very strong, finishing first in the dressage part of the individual competition. However, he was later eliminated during the cross-country section.

Recent Olympic Success

Yoshi achieved a major milestone at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He was part of the Japanese team that won a bronze medal in team eventing. This was a fantastic achievement for him and his country.

Other Major Competitions

Besides the Olympics, Yoshiaki Oiwa has competed in many other important equestrian events around the world.

Asian Games Achievements

Yoshi has had great success at the Asian Games, which is a multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from Asia.

• In 2006, at the Doha Asian Games, he won a gold medal in individual eventing and a silver medal in team eventing.
• In 2010, at the Guangzhou Asian Games, he won a gold medal in team eventing and a bronze medal in individual eventing.
• In 2018, at the Jakarta Asian Games, he won two more gold medals: one for individual eventing and another for team eventing.

International Horse Trials

Yoshi has also competed in prestigious horse trials in Europe.

• In 2017, he finished in 8th place at the Badminton Horse Trials in England, riding his horse The Duke Of Cavan.
• In June 2017, he made history by becoming the first Japanese rider to win a CCI*** (now called CCI4*-S) competition outside Japan. He won the Bramham Horse Trials in Yorkshire, England.

External Links

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• Images of Yoshiaki Oiwa competing in 2017.