Nagi Taguchi
Background

Nagi Taguchi

At 14, Nagi Taguchi is part of the next generation of Japanese race-SUP talent. Based in Okinawa and training with OHANA SUP Okinawa, Nagi has grown up surrounded by the sport and its competitive racing scene, learning alongside his brother, Rai, an ICF and ISA World SUP Champion.

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Nagi Taguchi

Background

That early exposure is already translating into results. Nagi made his international debut at the inaugural ICF SUP Junior International Cup in Romania, taking two U14 gold medals - 1st in the Sprint and 1st in Technical.

A Blackfish Paddles team rider, Nagi is now building international experience and establishing himself as a young athlete to watch in the years ahead.

Latest SUP achievements: 

2024 ICF Kids U13 2nd Place

2026 ICF SUP INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR CUP
U14 Sprint 1st Place

Technical 1st Place

2026 Asia
U18 Technical: 1st place 
U18 Distance: 1st place
U18 Sprint: 3rd place