Hino Shota

(日野勝太) (born 4th Feb 2005) Japanese pro 1d at Nihon Kiin from 2021.

Quote from The Power Report, 2021-11-10:

”Hino Shota, aged 16, has just qualified as a professional. His responses at a news conference held on October 5, contrasted ambition and realism. Asked about his future goals, he replied: “In the future, I want to become a player who can star in world championships. My goal for the time being is to make the best eight in the Kings of the New Stars tournament.”

(He referred to the Shinjin-O tournament.)

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