Nao Kusaka (Japanese: 日下尚; born 20 November 2000) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler competing in the 77 kg division.[1] He won the gold medal in the 77 kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[2]
In 2017, Nao Kusaka finished fifth in the cadet world championships. A year later, he won bronze medals at the Asian junior championships and the Japanese senior championships.[3]
In 2023, Nao Kusaka competed in the Greco-Roman 77 kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia and won the bronze medal.[4]
In 2024, Nao Kusaka competed in the Greco-Roman 77 kg event at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and won the gold medal.[5]
| Year | Tournament | Location | Result | Event |
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| 2023 | World Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 3rd | Greco-Roman 77 kg |
| 2024 | Asian Championships | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 1st | Greco-Roman 77 kg |
| Olympic Games | Paris, France | 1st | Greco-Roman 77 kg |
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