Ms. Yuko Fujii (Maiden name: Nakano), a graduate of Hiroshima University, will participate as the Brazil’s National Judo team coach in the Rio Olympic Games held on August 2016.

Ms. Fujii graduated from our School of Education, and completed her Master’s degree at our Graduate School of Education. She was coaching the British National Judo team at the London Olympics 2012, and contributed to the team’s success in winning medals.

It'll be her second opportunity to coach for the Olympic host nation. Please take notice of her at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics!

Inquiries:

Public Relations Group, Office of Industry-Academia-Government and Community Collaboration, Hiroshima University

E-mail: koho*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please change * into @)