is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for the Okayama Seagulls. She also plays for the All-Japan women's volleyball team.
Career Miyashita was once a wing-spiker, but was converted to setter by Akiyoshi Kawamoto, who was on the senior staff of Osaka International Ōwada Junior High and the head coach of the Okayama Seagulls.
In September 2009, while still attending Ōwada Junior High, Miyashita registered with the Okayama Seagulls. On 28 November 2009 Miyashita debuted in a V.Premier League match at the age of 15 years and two months. That is the record for the youngest debut in the V.Premier League. In the match Miyashita collided with a teammate, and broke two front teeth.
In September 2010 Miyashita was nominated for the All-Japan women's volleyball team,月刊バレーボール 2010年7月号 20ページMSN産経ニュース2010.5.13 - 【バレーボール】30年ぶりに15歳セッターが全日本入り 宮下遥 and made her national team debut at the 2010 Asian Women's Cup Volleyball Championship held in Taicang.
In August 2013 Miyashita competed in the 2013 FIVB World Grand Prix as a member of senior national team and in 2016 she played at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Clubs Osaka International Ōwada Junior High Okayama Seagulls (2009-2023)
Awards
Individual 2010 Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament - New face Award 2014 2013-14 V.Premier League - Excellent Player Award, Best 6 2016 World Olympic qualification tournament "Best Setter"
Team 2012-13 V.Premier League - Bronze Medal with Okayama Seagulls 2013 Empress's Cup - Runner-up with Okayama Seagulls 2013-14 V.Premier League - Runner-up with Okayama Seagulls
National team 2013 Asian Championship - Silver medal 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix - Silver medal
References
External links FIVB official profile V.League official profile Okayama Seagulls official profile