Nana Sato of Mazak Mate Corporation Selected for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

We are pleased to announce that Nana Sato, who is affiliated with Mazak Mate Corporation, part of the Yamazaki Mazak Group, has been selected to participate in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games as a representative of Japan.

Event

Para cross-country skiing -Women’s Sprint (Sitting)
*Scheduled Date: March 10, 2026 (local time in Italy)

Ms. Sato has devoted herself to her work at Mazak Mate Corporation while consistently training to enhance her athletic performance. The Yamazaki Mazak Group looks forward to her success on the world stage at the Paralympic Games and extends its best wishes for her performance.

Comment from Ms. Sato

I am sincerely grateful for all the support I have recieved. When I realized that I had been selected, my first thought was that I wanted to immediately share the news with my managers, sponsors, family, and friends who have supported me throughout this journey. The warm congratulations and encouraging messages have truly made it feel real. I can say that I owe this opportunity to compete in Milano Cortina to all those who have supported me along the way. With that feeling in my heart, I will take on the world as if I am skiing together with all of the people who have supported me.