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Sarina Koga

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In this Japanese name, the surname is Koga.
Sarina Koga
2017
Personal information
Full nameSarina Koga Nishida
NationalityJapanese
Born (1996-05-21) May 21, 1996 (age 28)
Saga, Japan
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Spike307 cm (121 in)
Block290 cm (110 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubRetired
Career
YearsTeams
2015-2024NEC Red Rockets
National team
2012U-17 national team
2013U-23 national team
2013–2024Senior national team
Honours
Women's Volleyball
Representing  Japan
FIVB Nations League
Silver medal – second place 2024 Bangkok Team
Asian Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Biñan/Muntinlupa
FIVB U23 World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Tijuana
Last updated: August 2024

Sarina Koga (古賀 紗理那, Koga Sarina, born May 21, 1996) is a Japanese volleyball player who won the bronze medal at the 2013 U23 World Championship with Japan's U23 national team. She also competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in women's volleyball.[1] Koga retired after the 2024 Summer Olympics. [2]

Career

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Koga played with the Kumamoto Shin-ai Girls' High School team, winning the 2011 All-Japan Junior High School championship and receiving the Excellent Player award.[3][4] Koga played for the senior national team for the first time at the Alassio Cup in May 2013.[5] She won the gold medal at the 2012 Asian Youth Girls Championship as part of the National Junior team; she also won the Most Valuable Player award at and Best Scorer of the tournament.[6]

In October 2013, Koga competed in the 2013 FIVB Women's U23 Volleyball World Championship and won the bronze medal. Koga was named one of the best outside hitters.[7][by whom?]

On 23 January 2015, NEC Red Rockets announced her joining the team.[8]

Koga won a silver medal in the 2024 VNL with Team Japan. She announced on 8 July 2024 through social media that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be her final tournament with Japan.

Clubs

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Awards

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Individuals

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  • 2011 All-Japan Junior High School Championship - Excellent Player Award
  • 2012 Asian Youth Girls U17 Volleyball Championship (AVC) in Chengdu, China - Best Scorer and MVP
  • 2013 All-Japan High School Championship - Excellent Player Award
  • 2013 FIVB Women's U23 Volleyball World Championship in Tijuana, Mexico - Best Outside Hitter
  • 2015/16 Japan V.Premier League - Best Newcomer Award (Rookie of the Year)
  • 2016 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship (AVC) in Biñan City, Philippines - MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • 2016/17 Japan V.Premier League - Best6 and MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • 2020/21 Japan V.League - Best6
  • 2022 Japan Emperor's Cup and Empress' Cup All Japan Volleyball Championship - MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • 2022/23 Japan V.League - Best6, Best Server and MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • 2023 Japan Emperor's Cup and Empress' Cup All Japan Volleyball Championship - MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • 2023/24 Japan V.League - Best6 and MVP (Most Valuable Player)
  • 2024 FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Bangkok, Thailand - Best Outside Hitter

Team

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  • 2014/15 Japan V.Premier League - Champion - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2016 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship (AVC) in Biñan City, Philippines - Champion - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2016/17 Japan V.Premier League - Champion - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2020/21 Japan V.League - Bronze medal - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2022 Japan Emperor's Cup and Empress' Cup All Japan Volleyball Championship - Champion - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2022/23 Japan V.League - Champion - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2023 Japan Emperor's Cup and Empress' Cup All Japan Volleyball Championship - Champion - NEC Red Rockets
  • 2023/24 Japan V.League - Champion - NEC Red Rockets

National Team

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  • 2012 Asian Youth Girls U17 Volleyball Championship (AVC) in Chengdu, China - Champion
  • 2013 FIVB Women's U23 World Championship in Tijuana, Mexico - Bronze medal
  • 2014 Asian Junior Women's U19 Volleyball Championship (AVC) in Chinese Taipei - Silver medal
  • 2015 Montreux Volley Masters in Switzerland - Silver medal
  • 2017 Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship (AVC) in Biñan City, Philippines - Continental Champion
  • 2024 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Bangkok, Thailand - Silver medal

Personal life

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On 31 December 2022, Koga announced her marriage to the Japan Men's Volleyball Team Opposite Hitter, Yuji Nishida.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Volleyball KOGA Sarina". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  2. ^ 日本バレーボール協会. "古賀紗理那選手 現役引退のお知らせ". Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  3. ^ 日本バレーボール協会. "男子は星城、女子は下北沢成徳が高校日本一！ 第65回全日本高等学校選手権大会". Retrieved 2013-01-17.
  4. ^ msn産経ニュース. "優秀選手に下北沢成徳・小笹ら". Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  5. ^ Japan Volleyball Association. "古賀紗理那選手が高校2年生で全日本デビュー イタリア4カ国対抗開幕". Retrieved 2013-06-08.
  6. ^ Japan Volleyball Association. "第9回アジアユース女子バレーボール選手権大会". Retrieved 2013-01-08.
  7. ^ "China crown splendid year with another gold medal". Tijuana, Mexico: FIVB. 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  8. ^ NEC Red Rockets. "NECレッドロケッツ 2015年度内定選手のお知らせ". Retrieved 2015-01-23.
  9. ^ INC, SANKEI DIGITAL (2022-12-31). "日本代表の男女のエースが！ 古賀紗理那と西田有志が結婚". サンスポ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  10. ^ "バレー日本代表の西田有志と古賀紗理那が結婚…「この出会いに感謝」". 読売新聞オンライン (in Japanese). 2022-12-31. Retrieved 2022-12-31.

■ 2016 / 17V · Premier League Women's Commendation Player List http://www.vleague.or.jp/news_topics/article/id=19664


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