Katsuaki Susa

Katsuaki Susa (須佐 勝明, Susa Katsuaki, born September 13, 1984 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima[2]) is a Japanese boxer who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the flyweight division (– 52 kg).[3] He is an alumnus of the Toyo University,[2] and is Second lieutenant in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.[4]

Katsuaki Susa
Personal information
Full nameKatsuaki Susa
NationalityJapanese
Born (1984-09-13) September 13, 1984[1]
Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima[2]
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)[3]
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classFlyweight
ClubJapan Self-Defense Forces[3]
Medal record
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Doha Flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Flyweight

Susa took the bronze medal twice in the flyweight division at the Asian Games in 2006 and 2010.[5] In July 2011, he won the gold medal in that division in the 21st President's Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia.[6]

At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Susa competed in the Men's flyweight, but was defeated by the eventual gold medal winner Robeisy Ramírez in the first round.[7]

See also

References
  1. "Biography for Katsuaki Susa (since 2011)". International Boxing Association. 2012. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  2. 選手プロフィール 須佐 勝明 - ロンドンオリンピック特集 (in Japanese). Toyo University. Archived from the original on August 14, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  3. "Katsuaki Susa - Boxing - Olympic Athlete London 2012". Official London 2012 website. 2012. Archived from the original on August 27, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  4. "SDF Personnel Who Are Active on the World Stage" (PDF). Ministry of Defense (Japan). 2012. p. 36. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  5. "Biographies for Katsuaki Susa". Asian Boxing Confederation. 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  6. "Japan Win the Team Event in Jakarta". International Boxing Association. July 13, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  7. "Day 3 Review: Ramirez Carrazana through to last 16". Official London 2012 website. July 31, 2012. Archived from the original on August 27, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2012.


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