Hanano Sakamoto
Level 10 Gymnast
Quick Facts:
Name: Hanano Sakamoto
Level: 10
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
DOB: 19/12/2004
Nickname: Hayno
School: Mount Waverley Secondary College
Motto: "discomfort = growth"
Most admired sportsperson? Naomi Osaka
Favourite music? Everything 🙂
Favourite movie/TV shows? Mamma Mia
What is your pet hate? People who chew really loudly
If you were famous who would you be and why? I would be the Rock because he has drive, power and hunger
Best piece of advice you've ever received? "Every mistake you make is a new learning curve"
Training Information:Â
When and why did you start gymnastics? I started gymnastics when I was six because my mum asked me if I wanted to try it out for fun
First gymnastics club? Twisters Gymnastics
Who were your developmental coaches? Sarah Reid (Twisters Gymnastics)
Who is your current coach? Mr Yang and Jess Haintz
What is the most important thing your coach has taught you? To have faith in yourself because your body will always know exactly what to do
Favourite thing about Waverley? The amazing training atmosphere and the lifelong friendships I have been able to make
Best apparatus? Vault and Bars
Favourite skill? Double tuck dismount off bars
Most difficult skill to learn? Geinger
One skill you would most love to learn? Double layout dismount off bars
Most Significant:
Best National Perfomance: 2021 Nationals
Proudest gymnastics achievement? Winning 2021 Nationals Level 9 All Around