Source: Visual China Group/VCG
[Saba Sports News] The Paris Olympics, which are scheduled to begin this month, are fast approaching. Recently, Japanese badminton player Chiharo Shida shared an update on her social media platforms. She posted beautiful photos of herself and expressed her excitement for the upcoming competition. Interestingly, her comment section also included well-wishes from the Japanese girl group “Nogizaka46,” showing their support for Chiharo Shida. It turns out that “Nogizaka46” is Chiharo Shida’s favorite girl group. She often watches their performances outside of competitions and is a loyal fan. Chiharo Shida owns many of their merchandise items, which she frequently showcases on her social media. Despite her fierce demeanor on the court, Chiharo Shida becomes as enthusiastic as a little girl when it comes to chasing her favorite stars. This stark contrast of cuteness has won her even more fans. Chiharo Shida, who is 27 years old, made a name for herself as a student. She attended the prestigious Yamada High School known for its badminton program. She contributed to the team’s success in various team events such as the Asian Youth Championship and World Youth Championship in badminton, winning medals. Later, Chiharo Shida began competing in doubles events and achieved third place in the Asian Youth Championship and World Youth Championship.