[Saba Sports News] Japan’s Sports Hochi reports that Japanese national women’s badminton team player Tomoka Miyazaki has recently sparked a heated discussion after shooting fashion modeling looks, winning over a large number of fans with her striking good looks.
The 19-year-old shared a set of behind-the-scenes photos on her personal Instagram, announcing her role as a model for Yonex’s 2026 Spring-Summer collection. In the fashion shots, she posed with a badminton racket while wearing the latest sportswear. Featuring delicate facial features and bright vivid eyes, she has drawn countless comments from fans saying “She’s so cute, just like an idol celebrity”.
Tomoka Miyazaki is also an outstanding player on the court. As a core rising star in Japan’s badminton scene, she has an impressive track record: she claimed the women’s singles title at the 2022 World Junior Badminton Championships, won the women’s singles crown at the 2025 Taipei Badminton Open, and also took runner-up at the All-Japan Comprehensive Badminton Championships. She is currently ranked 9th in the world women’s singles rankings. Standing at 164 centimeters tall, Miyazaki has a slender and graceful figure. She exudes great charisma in team uniform, paired with an idol-like sweet smile, embodying both athletic strength and stunning appearance.
In my opinion, fans describing Tomoka Miyazaki as “like an idol celebrity” is a comprehensive recognition of her looks, affable personality, social media presence and commercial value. This comment does not overshadow her identity as an athlete; instead, it complements her status as a World Junior champion, creating a new type of sports idol who boasts both strength and charm.