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Yuki Niizawa
Personal information
Nationality  Japan
Born (1997-02-13) February 13, 1997 (age 28)
Sport
Sport Water polo
Medal record
Women's water polo
Representing  Japan
Summer Universiade
Bronze 2017 Taipei Team
Asian Games
Bronze 2018 Jakarta Team

Yuki Niizawa (新澤由貴, Niizawa Yuki, born 13 February 1997) is a talented water polo player from Japan. She was born on February 13, 1997. Yuki has represented her country in major international competitions, including the Summer Universiade, the Asian Games, and the Olympic Games.

About Yuki Niizawa

Yuki Niizawa is a well-known athlete in the sport of water polo. Water polo is a team sport played in water, where two teams try to score by throwing a ball into the opposing goal. It combines elements of swimming, wrestling, and soccer.

Early Career and Achievements

Yuki Niizawa began her journey in water polo and quickly showed great skill. Her dedication led her to compete on the international stage.

  • 2017 Summer Universiade: Yuki earned a bronze medal with her team at the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei. This event is a major international multi-sport competition for university athletes.
  • 2018 Asian Games: She also helped her team win a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. The Asian Games are a pan-Asian multi-sport event held every four years.

Olympic Journey

One of the biggest highlights of Yuki Niizawa's career was competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Tokyo, Japan. Participating in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes around the world. It shows the highest level of achievement in their sport.

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