Kaito Oda wins wheelchair tennis singles and doubles titles in Nagoya

Wheelchair tennis player Kaito Oda secured a double victory at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, winning both the men's singles and doubles titles. In the singles final, the top seed defeated China's JI Zhenxu with a score of 6-2, 6-2.

Oda, a native of Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, achieved this feat in front of a home crowd. His performance in the singles tournament was dominant, as he did not drop a single set throughout the competition. By winning this title, Oda has also officially secured his qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

In the doubles competition, Oda partnered with Daisuke Arai to claim the gold medal. Following his victory, Oda expressed his gratitude to his family and supporters, noting that the tournament served as a significant opportunity to give back to the community that has supported his career over the last decade.