| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's freestyle wrestling | ||
Representing  Japan | ||
Olympic Games  | ||
 | 1968 Mexico City | 52 kg |
| World Championships | ||
| 1967 Bucharest | 52 kg |
| Asian Games | ||
| 1966 Bangkok | 52 kg |
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