TAKARA BELMONT Announces Recruitment of Japan National Hockey Player Shiori Oikawa
TAKARA BELMONT Co. Rise into beauty, Walk into life. Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City Chuo Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Chairman and President: Hidetaka Yoshikawa) will hire Shiori Oikawa, a member of the Japan national hockey team, who is expected to play an active role in the future, effective January 1, 2022.
By supporting Shiori Oikawa, we will create an environment in which she can devote herself to her competitive activities in a stable manner, allowing her to play an active role in the international arena as a hockey player representing Japan, as well as achieving our company's stated purpose. We hope that you will embody the idea of Rise into beauty, Walk into life.'' as athletes. Additionally, as a top runner in the hockey world, I will leverage my individuality based on the values and diverse experiences I have cultivated through my competitive life to create new value for our business.
<Profile>
Date of birth: March 12, 1989 / Birthplace: Iwate Prefecture / Educational background: Iwate Prefectural Furakata High School ~ Tenri University
Team history:
2007-2011 Tenri University Bears
2011-2018 Sony HC BRAVIA Ladies (2016, 2017 affiliated with HC Oranje Rot for a limited period)
2018-2019 HC Oranje Roth (Netherlands)
2019-Present Tokyo Verdy Hockey Team
Active as a DF for the Japan Women's Hockey National Team since 2013
<Affiliation> TAKARA BELMONT Co., Ltd.
<Main achievements>
2018 Champions Trophy (China) 6th place / 18th Asian Games (Jakarta) Winner
2021 2020 Tokyo Olympics Japan representative
Winner of the 6th Women's Asian Champions Trophy Best Player Award against Thailand
<Main awards>
2018 Player of the Year Award/Asia Player of the Year Award
2019 Australian League MVP Award / Participated in Australian League “Hockey One”
<Comment from Shiori Oikawa>
I have decided to join TAKARA BELMONT Co., Ltd. With the support of everyone in my hometown, Iwate Prefecture, who raised me, I will never forget this day when I started in a new environment, be loved by TAKARA BELMONT employees, serve society through hockey, and pursue my purpose. We will continue to work hard in order to "make a beautiful life come true." The goal is to win a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thank you for your support.