Akari Fukunishi
Japanese ice sledge hockey player
About Akari Fukunishi
Born 1990. Akari Fukunishi is a Japanese para ice hockey player.
Akari Fukunishi (born 23 November 1990) is a Japanese ice sledge hockey player. She was the only woman to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in para ice hockey.
Biography In March 2021, while riding her motorcycle, Akari was struck by a car, leading to a critical injury. She regained mobility but lost the ability to run or jump.
At the 2025 Women's World Para Ice Hockey Championship in Slovakia, the inaugural edition of the tournament, Akari played for Team World. Team World was composed of players who do not have their own national team.
Akari was the only woman to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in para ice hockey. She the fourth woman to take part in para ice hockey in the history of the Paralympics.
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Who is Akari Fukunishi?
Japanese ice sledge hockey player
When was Akari Fukunishi born?
Akari Fukunishi was born on 23 November 1990 in Takatsuki.
What is Akari Fukunishi's occupation?
Akari Fukunishi is a para ice hockey player.
What nationality is Akari Fukunishi?
Akari Fukunishi is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akari Fukunishi. https://biography.guide/akari-fukunishi/
MLA: "Akari Fukunishi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akari-fukunishi/.
Chicago: "Akari Fukunishi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/akari-fukunishi/.
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