Paralympic Experience
- Paralympic debut (2020)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – Gold
- Years of participation: 2018
- Medals: Gold
Bio:
In her third year at university, Kae Kurahashi suffered a cervical spinal cord injury in an accident while trampolining. She later got to know about wheelchair rugby at the Independence Support Centre, and, at the age of 26, she received her first call to Japan;s team selection camp and was selected for Japan for the first time. Kurahashi was the first woman to be selected for Japan and was a member of the winning team at the 2018 World Championships. Her fearless and courageous play makes her one of the strongest players within Japan’s strongest lineup.
Favourite athlete: None
iPhone or Android? Android
Twitter or Instagram? Instagram. It’s interesting to see what my friends post.
Cats or dogs? I cannot choose as I love them both!
Last country visited: USA
Favourite world landmark: Eiffel Tower
Favourite cartoon character: Miffy
Favourite superhero: Sailor Moon
Beach or mountains? Mountains. I feel like I want to breathe in a lot of good air.
Favourite Actor / Actress? None
Favourite all time movie: My Neighbor Totoro
Favourite sporting team: Hanshin Tigers (Japanese professional baseball team)
Favourite athlete: None
Most used app: LINE
Last app you downloaded: Animal Tower Battle
Favourite video game: Super Mario Kart
Favourite snack: Kelp, plum paste called Umeneri, gummi
Highlight of your sporting career? Now
Favourite subject in school: Physical Education
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Enjoy
If you could have a chat with anyone, dead or alive, who would you select? Tom. Dog that already passed away as I could not meet at the last moment.