| Japan at the 2019 World Beach Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | JPN |
| in Doha, Qatar 12 October 2019 – 16 October 2019 | |
| Medals Ranked 5th |
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Japan competed at the inaugural World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar from 12 to 16 October 2019. In total, athletes representing Japan won three gold medals and two silver medals. [1] The country finished in 8th place in the medal table. [1]
| Medals by sport | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport |  |  |  | Total |
| Bouldering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Skateboarding | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Harada | Bouldering | Men's bouldering |
| Miho Nonaka | Bouldering | Women's bouldering |
| Sakura Yosozumi | Skateboarding | Women's park |
| Keita Watabe | Bouldering | Men's bouldering |
| Kihana Ogawa | Skateboarding | Women's park |
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