It has been announced that Koga Hoshino, a professional skier who enlivens the freeride scene both in Japan and abroad, will be joining "Team Kreb," which was established by Kreb Sports, a company based in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture, with the aim of supporting athletes and revitalizing winter sports.
Team Kreb already has many athletes as members, including Ryu Sugai, who won Japan's first bronze medal at the Ski Cross World Championships, and Hayata Wakatsuki, an alpine skier who is based in Europe and competes in the World Cup.
[Hoshino Koga Profile]
A 27-year-old from Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture.
Influenced by his grandparents who ran a ski inn at the foot of Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and his parents who worked at the ski resort, he was on the slopes from a young age. He became fascinated with the world of freestyle after competing, and his unique style has attracted attention, especially among snow park users.
In the 2022 FWQ, he won first place in two consecutive domestic competitions, the highest level of competition, and qualified for the world championships. Furthermore, in November 2024, he became the first Japanese person to win first place in the world's most famous street riding video contest, "B-DOG OFF THE LEASH ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST," hosted by Phil Casavon. A multi-talented individual who excels in park riding, big mountain riding, and video production.
Instagram: @hoshinokoga
Daisuke Yoshioka, a Kreb Super Advisor, becomes the first Japanese ambassador for VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports
Additionally, it was announced that Daisuke Yoshioka, a professional skier and super advisor for Kleb Sports, has been appointed as an ambassador for VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports, the only official distributor of VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports in Japan. This marks the first time a Japanese person has been appointed as an ambassador for VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports
[Daisuke Yoshioka Profile]
A Kreb Super Advisor,
he competed in the GS event at the Turin Olympics, finishing in 24th place. After retiring from racing, he switched to technical competitions and won the All Japan Ski Technical Championships three times. He
is currently a professional skier who runs the Ninox Snow School at Ninox Snow Park and the Academy's Rental Campground.
Instagram:@daizans54
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, 39-8 Kandachi, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 949-6102
Official website:https://www.xraeb.co.jp/xraebsport
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