Mirai Ikeda Wants to Reach Championship Tour After Asian Games Gold | ZO1T

Japan’s Mirai Ikeda celebrated her historic Asian Games surfing gold medal with fans in Nagoya after becoming the first woman to win an Asian Games gold in surfing. 🌊🥇🇯🇵 The 18-year-old defeated China’s Yang Siqi in the women’s final, earning the inaugural women’s surfing gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and a provisional place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Speaking after her victory, Ikeda said she was “completely filled with joy” after working hard to prepare for the tournament. Ikeda also acknowledged the gap between her current level and the world’s top surfers. She said she wants to improve her aerial manoeuvres, air reverse and overall riding technique as she targets an Olympic debut and a place on the World Surf League Championship Tour. Her next goal is to compete in as many events as possible to earn a place on the CT and test herself against the world’s best. 📍 Location: Nagoya, Japan 📅 Date: September 30, 2026 🥇 Event: Asian Games Surfing 🇯🇵 Athlete: Mirai Ikeda 🏄 Goal: World Surf League Championship Tour & LA 2028 Watch Mirai Ikeda celebrate her Asian Games gold and discuss her Olympic ambitions and plans to compete at the highest level of surfing. #MiraiIkeda #AsianGames2026 #Surfing #Japan #LA2028 ______________________________________ Every Game | Every Story | Every Angle Welcome to DRM Sports, your ultimate destination for the pulse of the pitch, the court, and the track. We don’t just report scores; we dive into the heart of the game, bringing you the narratives that define icons and the analysis that breaks down every play. From international tournaments and trade rumors to the rising impact of AI in sports and the financial shifts of the global leagues, we cover it all—unfiltered and unapologetic. We are a community for the true fans. Whether you have a tip on a breaking story, a perspective on a recent match, or a topic you want our team to tackle, we want to hear from you. DRM Sports YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media. All Copyrights Reserved.