Shuji Matsuno

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Shuji Matsuno
Personal information
Born (1963-09-11) 11 September 1963
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
CountryJapan
SportBadminton
HandednessRight
BWF profile
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Japan
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place1989 GuangzhouMen's doubles

Shuji Matsuno (松野 修二, Matsuno Shūji; born 11 September 1963) is a Japanese former badminton player and current coach.

Career

After graduating from university, Matsuno joined NTT East Japan (formerly part of NTT) and became a professional badminton player. He primarily partnered with Shinji Matsuura in men's doubles, a collaboration that began during their university days.[1]

Matsuno and Matsuura earned a bronze medal in men's doubles at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where badminton was a demonstration sport. At the 1992 Summer Olympics, they finished fifth in men’s doubles and received an Olympic diploma.[2][3] Additionally, the pair reached the semifinals at the 1987 Japan Open.[4]

Coaching career

Following his retirement from competitive play, Matsuno transitioned into coaching. He served as a coach for the Japanese national team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.[5] In 1999, he became the general director of the NTT East Japan badminton team, later holding positions as vice director and general supervisor.[1]

Matsuno later joined the Yonex badminton team, where he has served as general manager and head coach. He has coached several players, including Ayako Sakuramoto, Sayaka Hobara, Rui Hirokami, and Natsuki Nidaira[6]

Achievements

World Cup

Men's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
1989 Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China Japan Shinji Matsuura South Korea Park Joo-bong
South Korea Kim Moon-soo		 1–15, 9–15 Bronze Bronze

IBF World Grand Prix

The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
1987 English Masters Shinji Matsuura Malaysia Razif Sidek
Malaysia Jalani Sidek		 11–15, 9–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up

References

  1. "Badminton Perfect Master: Writer profile". Shinsei Publishing (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  2. "The Editor's Olympic Diary: Olympic Roll of Honour" (PDF). World Badminton. Vol. 20, no. 3. International Badminton Federation. September–October 1992. pp. 26–27. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Shuji Matsuno". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016.
  4. "Japan Open History". Daihatsu Yonex Japan Open 2018 (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  5. "Japan badminton team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics". Japanese Olympic Committee (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  6. "Yonex Badminton Team Players and Coach". Yonex (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 February 2026.