| Kumiko Ogihara | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Career | |
| Member Association |  Japan |
Medal record | |
Kumiko Ogihara is a Japanese male curler and coach. [1]
| Kumiko Ogihara | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Career | |
| Member Association | Japan |
Medal record | |
Kumiko Ogihara is a Japanese male curler and coach. [1]
| Year | Tournament, event | National team | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | Japan (wheelchair) | |
| 2006 | 2006 World Wheelchair Curling Qualification Competition | Japan (wheelchair) |  |
| 2007 | 2007 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | Japan (wheelchair) | |
| 2008 | 2008 World Wheelchair Curling Championship | Japan (wheelchair) |
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