Ogawa Naohisa

Agency Profile

**Ogawa Naohisa** (小川直久) was a Japanese professional surfer.

He was one of the top surfers representing Japan who became the grand champion of JPSA in 1995. He was also the vice president of the Japan Pro Surfing Association and the founder of the SURF & LOUNGE establishment "REGALO surf" in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

On May 24, 2023, it was announced that Ogawa had passed away due to colon cancer on the 23rd at the age of 51.

## Biography

Ogawa Naohisa was born on May 21, 1972 in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He has a younger brother.

On May 30, 2021, it was announced that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer after he felt something wrong with his health around October 2020. However, he had successfully undergone sugery to remove the cancer in the first half of February 2021, and started a six-month anti-cancer drug treatment to prevent the cancer from recurring. Additionally, he would continue to work as a surf commentator while undergoing treatment, and not compete in the season's tournaments.

In April 2022, it was revealed that Ogawa had been selected as a surfer for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Paris, France in 2024, as the oldest athlete in the event.

On May 24, 2023, it was announced that Ogawa had passed away due to colon cancer on the 23rd at the age of 51.

*Here is a report to everyone who supports Ogawa Naohisa.*
*Ogawa Naohisa, a professional surfer belonging to our company, passed away due to cancer on Tuesday, May 23.*
*We would like to pay our respect to his achievements including numerous titles and great influence on the Japanese surfing community, and would like to express our deepest gratitude to all people who gave care, love and support to him during his lifetime.*
*When he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2020, he overcame the treatment with his strong will and successfully went into remission. With the growing desire to contribute to the surfing community again, he was determined to participate in the next Paris Olympics as the oldest athlete.*
*We at LDH have been supporting him to realize his wish, and it is with great sadness that we mourn his passing.*
*In accordance with the wishes of the deceased and his family, the funeral service will be held with his relatives.*
*A memorial meeting is scheduled be held at a later date.*
*We would like to express our gratitude and deepest condolences to all those who have supported Ogawa Naohisa and the people who have taken care of him.*

May 24, 2023
LDH JAPAN Inc.

## Personal Life

His younger brother, Ogawa Yukio, is also a professional surfer.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2280223/full/
2. ↑ https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2021/05/30/kiji/20210530s00106000379000c.html
3. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2021/05/post-782562.html
4. ↑ https://hochi.news/articles/20220414-OHT1T51227.html?page=1
5. ↑ https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3107646
6. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/616847/
7. ↑ https://hochi.news/articles/20230524-OHT1T51111.html?page=1
8. ↑ https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202305240000631.html
9. ↑ https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3763144
10. ↑ Message from LDH
11. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/519164/

## External Links

* Agency Profile *(archived)*
* Official Website (REGALO surf)
* Online Store (REGALO surf)
* Official Instagram (REGALO surf)