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Sarina Koga

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In this Japanese name, the surname is Koga.
Sarina Koga
Koga in 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 spikers, and selected for the competition's all star team, by the FIVB website.[7]

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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