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YUKI OTA

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May 2, 2020
Japanese fencers use video workouts to stay connected with fans
In order to connect with fans at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the Japan Fencing Federation has begun live streaming training sessions on its YouTube channel.
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Apr 25, 2019
English proficiency to be required for Japan fencers
Japan Fencing Federation president Yuki Ota has been known as an innovator in the sport since taking over his leadership post in 2017.
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Jan 29, 2019
Marquee meet provides valuable testing ground for Japanese fencers
They do not have ample time to develop before the Tokyo Olympics. But Japanese fencers and their coaches are in no rush.
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Dec 8, 2018
Yuki Ota selected to serve as one of International Fencing Federation's vice presidents
Yuki Ota was elected as a vice president of the International Fencing Federation on Friday, the Japan Fencing Federation said.
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Nov 28, 2016
Ota elected to board of fencing body
The International Fencing Federation elected Japanese world champion and double Olympic medalist Yuki Ota as a member of its executive board Sunday.
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Oct 31, 2016
Ota to run for place on fencing board
Yuki Ota, Japan's first and only fencing world champion and a double Olympic medalist, will seek a place on the executive board of the International Fencing Federation, a source told Kyodo News on Monday.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 30, 2016
Fencer Ota targets gold in Olympic swan song
Having become the first Japanese world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist Yuki Ota is ready to bring home the first gold medal in fencing in what will be his fourth and final Summer Games.
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Apr 20, 2016
Ota sets sights on fencing gold in Rio
Yuki Ota on Wednesday vowed to double his efforts to win the men's individual foil gold medal at the Rio Olympics.
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Apr 5, 2016
Ota makes Japan's Olympic fencing team
Two-time Olympic silver medalist Yuki Ota and three others were officially named to Japan's fencing team for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Tuesday.
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Mar 14, 2016
Fencer Ota punches ticket to Rio Games
Fencer Yuki Ota, who won the men's foil silver medal at the 2008 Olympics and a team silver in 2012, has booked his spot in this summer's Rio de Janeiro Games, the Japan Fencing Federation announced Monday.
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Jul 17, 2015
Ota claims historic first gold for Japan at worlds
Yuki Ota was crowned the first- ever Japanese world champion in fencing after winning the men's individual foil at the World Fencing Championships here on Thursday.
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JAPAN
Sep 16, 2013
Successful Olympic bid thrusts Tokyo into spotlight, fencing star says
For Olympic fencer Yuki Ota, Tokyo's successful bid for the 2020 Summer Games and Paralympics was like winning the gold medal he's always wanted.
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Aug 13, 2013
Ota named to International Fencing Federation leadership post
Fencer Yuki Ota, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, was selected as one of six members of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Athletes Commission, it was announced on Tuesday.

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