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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 Japanese water polo player. She is known for her skills in the pool. Yuki has represented her country in major international events. These include the 2020 Summer Olympics. She has also won medals at other big competitions.

Yuki Niizawa: A Water Polo Star

Yuki Niizawa was born on February 13, 1997. She grew up in Japan and became a professional water polo player. Water polo is a challenging team sport. It combines swimming, wrestling, and throwing. Players need to be very strong and agile.

What is Water Polo?

Water polo is played in a swimming pool. Two teams try to score goals. They throw a ball into the opponent's net. Players cannot touch the bottom of the pool. They must tread water the whole time. It is a very physical and exciting game.

Yuki's Journey in Water Polo

Yuki Niizawa has trained hard to become a top athlete. She has played for various teams. Her dedication helped her reach the highest levels of the sport. She competes against the best players from around the world.

Winning Medals for Japan

Yuki has earned several important medals. These show her success in water polo.

2017 Summer Universiade

In 2017, Yuki competed at the Summer Universiade. This event is like a mini-Olympics for university athletes. She helped her team win a bronze medal in Taipei. It was a great achievement for Japan.

2018 Asian Games

Yuki also won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. The Asian Games are a huge sports event. Athletes from all over Asia compete. Winning a medal there is a big honor.

Competing at the Olympics

One of Yuki's biggest achievements was competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics. The Olympics are the most important sports event in the world. Being an Olympian is a dream for many athletes. Yuki represented Japan in water polo. It was held in her home country, Tokyo.

The Olympic Experience

Playing in the Olympics is a special experience. Athletes compete against the very best. It takes years of hard work to get there. Yuki's participation inspired many young athletes in Japan.

Future Goals

Yuki Niizawa continues to be an important player for Japan. She aims to achieve even more in her career. Her journey shows that hard work and passion can lead to great success. She is a role model for young athletes.

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