Published 19:21 IST, October 11th 2019

Naomi Osaka to choose Japanese nationality for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Naomi Osaka, the tennis star will participate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics choosing a Japanese nationality. She also said that she will represent the host country

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Tennis star Naomi Osaka will participate in 2020 Tokyo Olympics but as a Japenese national. She said that she will represent host country by choosing Japanese nationality. tennis star in her interview on October 10 revealed that she is already taking care of formalities and following necessary procedure to be able to choose Japanese citizenship. Her Japenese fans are certainly excited to see her play for her nation. 

Naomi Osaka has dual nationality

Osaka, who is ranked . 3 among woman tennis players, was born to a Japanese mor and a Haitian far. Till w Osaka had dual nationality for Japan and United States. This year on October 16, she will turn 22, and will eventually have to stick to one nationality. According to Japanese law which permits dual nationality, once a citizen turns 22, y must choose a single nationality.

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Emotional play at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Osaka feels connected to Japan and said that playing for her nation will be a special and one of most memorable moments. During Tokyo 2020, Osaka might feel overwhelmed and emotional while representing Japan. player revealed that she performs well under high pressure, refore during Tokyo Olympics when all eyes will be on her, she too has high expectations from herself. She looks forward to giving her best performance and winning gold for her country.

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Osaka to play tournaments organised by International Tennis Federation

Naomi Osaka recently won in Beijing tournament this month, which accounted for her third championship this season. tennis star once was ranked .1 tennis player in world. As per Japan Tennis Association, it will only be considered eligible to represent Japan at 2020 Olympic, once she displays her performance for country in national team tournaments conducted by International Tennis Federation.

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16:21 IST, October 11th 2019