Maiko Kano

Maiko Kano (狩野舞子 Kano Maiko, born July 15, 1988) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She was part of the Japanese team that won bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2] Kumi Nakada (the coach of Hisamitu Springs) converted her to setter in 2012-13 season.[3]

Maiko Kano
Personal information
Full nameMaiko Kano
NicknameMaiko
Born(1988-07-05)July 5, 1988
Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Spike304 cm (120 in)
Block285 cm (112 in)
National team
 Japan
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonTeam
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Japan Team
Asian Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 Taipei
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Hanoi

Profiles

  • She became a volleyball player at 10 years old.
  • Miyuki Kano is her elder sister.
  • She was elected the candidate player of the national team when she was a junior high school student.

Clubs

Honours

Individuals

Team

  • 2007 Empress's Cup - Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs.
  • 2008-2009 V.Premier League - Runner-Up, with Hisamitsu Springs.
  • 2012 Empress's Cup - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs.
  • 2012-2013 V.Premier League - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs.
  • 2013 - Japan-Korea V.League Top Match - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs.
  • 2013 - Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs.
  • 2014 Asian Club Championship - Champion, with Hisamitsu Springs.

National team

References