| Nao Kusaka | |
| Native Name: | 日下尚 |
| Birth Date: | 2000 11, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan |
| Height: | 1.78m (05.84feet) |
| Weight: | 77kg (170lb) |
| Country: | Japan |
| Sport: | Greco-Roman |
| Event: | 77 kg |
Nao Kusaka (Japanese: 日下尚; born 20 November 2000) is a Japanese Greco-Roman wrestler competing in the 77 kg division.[1]
In 2017, Nao Kusaka finished fifth in the cadet world championships. A year later, he won bronze medals at the Asian junior championships and the Japanese senior championships.[2]
In 2023, Nao Kusaka competed in the Greco-Roman 77kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia and won the bronze medal.[3]
In 2024, Nao Kusaka competed in the Greco-Roman 77kg event at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and won the gold medal.[4]
| Year | Tournament | Location | Result | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Asian Championships | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 1st | Greco-Roman 77kg | |
| 2023 | World Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 3rd | Greco-Roman 77kg |