Nana Akimoto

Nana Akimoto
Born (2009-04-08) April 8, 2009[1]
Nagano, Japan[1]
Height 159[1] cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight 50[1] kg (110 lb; 7 st 12 lb)
Position Defense
National team  Japan
Playing career 2024–present

Nana Akimoto (born April 8, 2009) is a Japanese ice hockey player. She is a member of the Japanese women's national ice hockey team that participated in women's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[1]

Playing career

International play

Making her Olympic debut on February 6, Japan opposed France. Wearing number nine, Akimoto logged 3:31 of ice time.[2]

Akimoto was one of 17 teenagers that played in women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "AKIMOTO Nana - Olympic Ice Hockey Athlete". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 18, 2026. Date of Birth: 8 April 2009, Gender: Female, Height: 159 cm, Weight: 50 kg, Place of Birth: Nagano (JPN)
  2. ^ "FRA 2 JPN 3 6 FEB 2026 Statistics". IIHF. February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Ian (February 3, 2026). "Meet Women's Hockey's Teenage Olympians". The Hockey News. Retrieved February 15, 2026.