Sayaka Hobara

{{Infobox badminton player

| name = Sayaka Hobara

| country = Japan

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|7|30}}

| birth_place = Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

| height = 1.64 m

| weight =

| years_active =

| handedness = Left

| coach = Takeshi Kamura (YONEX)

| event = Women's & mixed doubles

| highest_ranking = 41 (XD with Yuichi Shimogami, 4 March 2025)
39 (WD with Yui Suizu, 21 November 2023)

| date_of_highest_ranking =

| current_ranking = 42

| date_of_current_ranking = XD with Yuichi Shimogami, 11 March 2025

| played =

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| medaltemplates =

{{MedalCountry | {{JPN}} }}

| bwfbadminton_id = 59014

| updated =

}}

{{nihongo|Sayaka Hobara|保原彩夏|Hobara Sayaka|born 30 July 1998}} is a Japanese badminton player.{{cite web | title=Players: Sayaka Hobara |url=http://bwfbadminton.com/player/59014/sayaka-hobara |publisher=Badminton World Federation |access-date=17 November 2016}}{{cite web | title=Sayaka Hobara biography |url=https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/player-profile/82a97bf8-e33a-4ef2-a827-9e76c8199416/biography |publisher=BWF-Tournament Software |access-date=31 October 2022}} Hobara was the girls' doubles champion at the 2016 World Junior Championships partnered with Nami Matsuyama.{{cite news |title=Sayaka Hobara/Nami Matsuyama spoil China's clean sweep at World Junior Championships |url=https://www.badmintonplanet.com/badminton-news/4677-sayaka-hobara-nami-matsuyama-spoil-china-s-clean-sweep-at-world-junior-championships.html |publisher=Badminton Planet |access-date=25 February 2018}}

Achievements

= World Junior Championships =

Girls' doubles

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! Year

! Venue

! Partner

! Opponent

! Score

! Result

! Ref

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| align="center" | 2016

| align="left" | Bilbao Arena, Bilbao, Spain

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Nami Matsuyama

| align="left" | {{flagicon|CHN}} Du Yue
{{flagicon|CHN}} Xu Ya

| align="left" | 25–23, 19–21, 21–14

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | Gold Gold

| style="text-align:center; background:white" | {{cite web |title=Matsuyama and Hobara win Badminton World Junior Championships |url=https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLSSXK00367_T11C16A1000000/ |publisher=The Nikkei |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250122054543/https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLSSXK00367_T11C16A1000000/ |archive-date=22 January 2025 |language=ja |date=14 November 2016}}

= BWF World Tour (1 runner-up) =

The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,{{cite web |last=Alleyne |first=Gayle |title=BWF Launches New Events Structure |url=http://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2017/03/19/bwf-launches-new-event-structure/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=19 March 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201164159/http://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2017/03/19/bwf-launches-new-event-structure/ |archive-date=1 December 2017}} is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tours are divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Action-Packed Season Ahead! |url=http://bwfworldtour.com/news-single/2018/01/10/action-packed-season-ahead/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=10 January 2018 |access-date=15 January 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113162925/http://bwfworldtour.com/news-single/2018/01/10/action-packed-season-ahead/ |archive-date=13 January 2018}}

Mixed doubles

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! Year

! Tournament

! Level

! Partner

! Opponent

! Score

! Result

! Ref

align="center" | 2024

| align="left" | Malaysia Masters

| align="left" | Super 100

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Yuichi Shimogami

| align="left" | {{flagicon|TPE}} Ye Hong-wei
{{flagicon|TPE}} Nicole Gonzales Chan

| align="left" | 19–21, 21–12, 20–22

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{silver2}} Runner-up

| style="text-align:center; background:white" | {{cite web |title="Malaysia Super 100" thrillingly blocked the opponent's counterattack, Ye Hong-wei/Nicole Gonzales Chan won the first championship together. |url=https://sports.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/4836494 |publisher=Liberty Times |access-date=22 January 2025 |language=zh |date=19 October 2024}}

= BWF International Challenge/Series (5 titles, 5 runners-up) =

Women's doubles

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! Year

! Tournament

! Partner

! Opponent

! Score

! Result

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| align="center" | 2018

| align="left" | Austrian International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Natsuki Sone

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Chisato Hoshi
{{flagicon|JPN}} Kie Nakanishi

| align="left" | 15–21, 18–21

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{silver2}} Runner-up

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| align="center" | 2019

| align="left" | Osaka International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Natsuki Sone

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Rira Kawashima
{{flagicon|JPN}} Saori Ozaki

| align="left" | 14–21, 21–10, 21–16

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{gold1}} Winner

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| align="center" | 2019

| align="left" | Maldives International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Natsuki Sone

| align="left" | {{flagicon|IND}} Ashwini Ponnappa
{{flagicon|IND}} N. Sikki Reddy

| align="left" | 21–10, 17–21, 21–12

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{gold1}} Winner

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| align="center" | 2020

| align="left" | Jamaica International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Rena Miyaura

| align="left" | {{flagicon|PER}} Daniela Macías
{{flagicon|PER}} Dánica Nishimura

| align="left" | 21–3, 21–7

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{gold1}} Winner

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| align="center" | 2022 (II)

| align="left" | Indonesia International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Hinata Suzuki

| align="left" | {{flagicon|INA}} Lanny Tria Mayasari
{{flagicon|INA}} Ribka Sugiarto

| align="left" | 16–21, 18–21

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{silver2}} Runner-up

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| align="center" | 2023

| align="left" | Mexican International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Yui Suizu

| align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} Francesca Corbett
{{flagicon|USA}} Allison Lee

| align="left" | 21–11, 23–21

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{gold1}} Winner

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| align="center" | 2023

| align="left" | Saipan International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Yui Suizu

| align="left" | {{flagicon|TPE}} Hsu Ya-ching
{{flagicon|TPE}} Lin Wan-ching

| align="left" | 10–21, 18–21

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{silver2}} Runner-up

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| align="center" | 2023 (II)

| align="left" | Indonesia International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Yui Suizu

| align="left" | {{flagicon|THA}} Laksika Kanlaha
{{flagicon|THA}} Phataimas Muenwong

| align="left" | 18–21, 18–21

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{silver2}} Runner-up

Mixed doubles

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! Year

! Tournament

! Partner

! Opponent

! Score

! Result

! Ref

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| align="center" | 2024

| align="left" | Northern Marianas Open

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Yuichi Shimogami

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Tori Aizawa
{{flagicon|JPN}} Hina Osawa

| align="left" | 21–19, 21–12

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{gold1}} Winner

| style="text-align:center; background:white" | {{cite web |title=Big wins for Japan: Crowne Plaza Northern Marianas Open 2024 - Final Day Summary |url=https://badmintonoceania.org/big-wins-for-japan-crowne-plaza-northern-marianas-open-2024-finals-day-summary/ |publisher=Badminton Oceania |access-date=22 January 2025 |date=7 July 2024}}{{cite web |last=Gases |first=Leigh |title=Japan duos sweep doubles finals in Crowne Plaza Open |url=https://www.saipantribune.com/sports/japan-duos-sweep-doubles-finals-in-crowne-plaza-open/article_55b62d9e-3cdc-11ef-9ed1-bfb80df554ca.html |publisher=Saipan Tribune |access-date=22 January 2025 |date=9 July 2024}}

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| align="center" | 2024

| align="left" | Saipan International

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Yuichi Shimogami

| align="left" | {{flagicon|JPN}} Hiroki Nishi
{{flagicon|JPN}} Akari Sato

| align="left" | 11–21, 10–21

| style="text-align:left; background:white" | {{silver2}} Runner-up

| style="text-align:center; background:white" | {{cite web |title=Thrilling Conclusion: Champions Crowned at DOVE Saipan International 2024 Finals |url=https://badmintonoceania.org/thrilling-conclusion-champions-crowned-at-dove-saipan-international-2024-finals/ |publisher=Badminton Oceania |access-date=22 January 2025 |date=13 July 2024}}{{cite web |last=Gases |first=Leigh |title=Another sweep for Japan in doubles finals |url=https://www.saipantribune.com/sports/another-sweep-for-japan-in-doubles-finals/article_2e0536a0-433f-11ef-9a3f-3703b5c3bbd0.html |publisher=Saipan Tribune |access-date=22 January 2025 |date=17 July 2024}}

: {{Color box|#D8CEF6|border=darkgray}} BWF International Challenge tournament

: {{Color box|#D5D5D5|border=darkgray}} BWF International Series tournament

References

External links

{{BWF|82A97BF8-E33A-4EF2-A827-9E76C8199416|member_id=59014}}
{{BWF2|59014}}

Category:1998 births

Category:Living people

Category:Sportspeople from Miyagi Prefecture

Category:Japanese female badminton players

Category:21st-century Japanese sportswomen