Akira Komata

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Akira Komata
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NationalityFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Born (1998-01-31) 31 January 1998 (age 26)
Sport
SportFencing
Medal record
Men's fencing
Representing Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Olympic Games
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Akira Komata (born 31 January 1998) is a Japanese fencer. He competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics. [1]

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