7 Notable alumni of Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences

Updated: June 08, 2026 EliteDegrees

Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences is ranked #4,298 in the world and #285 in Japan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 7 notable alumni from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.

1. Atsushi Yamamoto

1982-. (aged 44)

athletics competitor sprinter

Atsushi Yamamoto is a leg amputee athlete from Japan competing mainly in category T42 sprint and long jump events. He won silver medals in the long jump at the 2008 and 2016 Paralympics.

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2. Takashi Kikutani

1980-. (aged 46)

rugby union player

Takashi Kikutani is a Japanese rugby union player, who plays at number 8 or flanker for Canon Eagles and previously Toyota Verblitz. He also represented Japan at international level, and is the second highest try scorer for a forward of all time.

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3. Takemi Miyamae

1968-. (aged 58)

baseball player

Takemi Miyamae is a Japanese conditioning coach for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.

4. Yuki Tanabe

1989-. (aged 37)

handball player

Yuki Tanabe is a Japanese handballer for Hokkoku Bank and the Japanese national team.

5. Kairi Kouchi

1985-. (aged 41)

handball player

Kairi Kochi is a Japanese handball player for Toyota Auto Body and the Japanese national team.

6. Hiroki Fujiharu

1988-. (aged 38)

association football player

Hiroki Fujiharu is a Japanese football player. He plays as a left back for FC Ryukyu in J3 League.

7. Ryuho Kikuchi

1996-. (aged 30)