Professional Padel Player.
Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Policy Management.
Born on May 17, 2001. Father is Canadian, mother is Japanese.
Originally aspired to become a tennis player in childhood, but during a training trip to Spain, became fascinated by padel and switched disciplines.
In 2020, became the youngest-ever champion of the All Japan Championships and earned a place on the national team.
From 2022, trained in Spain—the home of padel—for about a year and a half.
In 2024, signed a partnership agreement with Shikibo Co., Ltd.
While studying at university, was also involved in a startup as a systems engineer, pursuing challenges in business alongside athletic competition.
Currently continues both professional padel activities and business ventures, with plans to expand activities on a global scale.
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The 7th Dunlop All Japan Padel Championship, Runner Up
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Winner of MATCHSPOT ASIA MASTERS (Sharjah, UAE)
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Japan Padel Award Annual Grand Prize as Best Player of the Year
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Winner of 6th Dunlop All Japan Padel Championship
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Selected as Japan National Team for Asian Qualifier for the World Championships in Dubai
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Captain of Japan at the Padel Junior World Championships
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First time playing Padel in Spain
SHIKIBO has earned a strong reputation in the Middle East as a top brand of high-quality fabrics for traditional garments, trusted and appreciated especially among royal families in the region.We have also taken great interest in the growing popularity of padel, a sport that continues to gain momentum throughout the Middle East.
The determination of Leon Aurelius Taira, who constantly challenges himself on the global stage both as an athlete and a businessperson, deeply resonates with SHIKIBO’s own commitment to pursuing new challenges in the global market with the strength of “Japanese quality.”
In January 2024, SHIKIBO LTD. and Leon Aurelius Taira entered into a partnership agreement.With pride in Japanese technology, we aim to grow together, sharing a desire to spread the spirit and values of Japan throughout the world.Together, SHIKIBO and Taira will continue to take on the challenge of creating new value on the global stage.