Ryokichi Sakai
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ryokichi•Sakai |
| Used name | Ryokichi•Sakai |
| Original name | 酒井•亮吉 |
| Born | 1897 in Osaka, Osaka (JPN) |
| Died | 10 July 1952 in Shinjuku, Tokyo (JPN) |
| NOC |  Japan |
Biography
Osaka born Japanese painter Ryokichi Sakai went to Europe in 1928, spending six years there for graduate studies of western painting. He exhibited at the Nika-Kai Exhibitions prior to World War II, beginning in 1926. Sakai also became a member of the Ichisuikai group presenting his works at their exhibitions, in particular after the revival post-WW2.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | JPN |
Ryokichi Sakai | |||
| Painting, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) |