Misaki Matsutomo

Misaki Matsutomo, the talented Japanese badminton player, was born on February 8, 1992, in Tokushima. Starting early, her dedication and skill in badminton quickly shone through. Matsutomo gained worldwide acclaim as part of the women's doubles team, securing a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Known for her quick and strategic play, she continues to excel in badminton, earning numerous titles. Off the court, Matsutomo's down-to-earth nature inspires aspiring players. Her impressive achievements and sportsmanship have earned her a special place in the world of badminton, establishing her as a celebrated sporting figure in Japan and beyond.

Here are some of her career achievements:-

• Bagged a gold medal at the 2009 Osaka International Challenge, held in Japan
• Bagged a gold medal at the 2009 India Open Grand Prix, held in India
• Won a gold medal at the Belgian International Challenge, in 2009, held in Belgium
• Bagged gold medals at the U. S. Open Grand Prix, Canada Open Grand Prix and the Indonesia Open Grand Prix, held in United States, Canada, and Indonesia, respectively in 2012
• Winner of German Open Grand Prix and Japan Open Super Series in 2014 that were held in Germany and Japan respectively
• Emerged the world champion by winning a gold medal at the 2014 World Super Series Finals, held in Dubai
• Clinched a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games, held in Brazil
• Bagged a gold medal at the 2016 Asian Championships in women's doubles and a silver medal at the 2016 Asia Team Championships in women's team
• Win two bronze medals at the World Championships and Sudirman Cup in 2017
• Emerged as a champion by winning a gold medal at 2017 Asian Championships and also at the 2017 Asia Mixed Team Championships
• In 2018, Matsutomo became the winner of each at the Uber Cup, Asia Team Championships and Asian Games
• Bagged two silver medals in the women's doubles at 2018 Asian Games and 2018 Asian Championships
• Claimed a silver medal in the mixed team event at the 2019 Sudirman Cup