About Reika Utsugi
Born 1963. Reika Utsugi is a Japanese softball player.
is a Japanese softball player who played third base. Originally from Beijing, China, she was naturalised as a Japanese citizen in 1995. She played in the Japanese teams that won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and served as manager of the team that won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Naturalisation Utsugi's original name was Ren Yanli and was born in Beijing. Hence, Utsugi's first Olympic appearance for Japan was in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Retirement Since retiring as an athlete she has managed the softball team of Renesas Electronics. She currently manages Bic Camera Takasaki Bee Queen and has managed the Japan women's national softball team since 2011, leading them to two world titles.
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Who is Reika Utsugi?
Olympic softball player
When was Reika Utsugi born?
Reika Utsugi was born on 1 June 1963 in Beijing.
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Reika Utsugi is a softball player.
What nationality is Reika Utsugi?
Reika Utsugi is Japanese.
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