Chinami Yoshida

Japanese curler and Olympic athlete

Chinami Yoshida - Athletes & Sports Figures born July 26th, 1991
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Competed in curling, representing Japan in international events. Achieved significant success at the World Curling Championships and the Winter Olympics. Participated in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, contributing to the team's overall performance and visibility in the sport.

Competed in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics

Competed in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

Won a silver medal at the 2016 World Women's Curling Championship

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