"They say she's a '05-born badminton player causing a stir for being cute..." The chameleon-like uniform look perfected by a national team player
"They say she's the 2005-born badminton player causing a stir for being cute.
"They say she's the 2005-born badminton player causing a stir for being cute..." The chameleon-like uniform look perfected by Maya Taguchi
Japanese badminton player Maya Taguchi, born in 2005, has recently been making headlines through various media outlets.
I’ve compiled a collection of the various looks shown on the court, from national team uniforms to club match outfits.
▶ Key Summary
- Japanese badminton player Maya Taguchi, born in 2005, reveals various court looks, from national team uniforms to club match outfits
- A promising player who won the women's doubles at the 2023 World Junior Championships (partner Aya Tamaki).
- The photos of the traditional kimono (furisode) released to celebrate Coming-of-Age Day garnered even more attention as they were featured in local Japanese news articles.
- Although temporarily stepped down from the national team in January 2026 to manage a knee injury, he proved his continued prowess by winning the mixed doubles at the Singapore International Challenge in March, held shortly thereafter.
- Currently continuing my athletic career with the goal of competing in the 2028 LA Olympics
The first thing that stands out is the shot of him standing on the court wearing the national team uniform.
It was a uniform featuring a gradient jersey transitioning from navy to sky blue with the Yonex logo and Japanese flag patch, but the brightly smiling expression particularly stood out.
I spent the longest time looking at the Japanese flag patch on the chest of this outfit; combined with the gradient jersey, it really completed the vibe of a national team player.
This photo was taken at the scene of what appears to be a team match.
It captured a dynamic moment of swinging a racket hard while wearing a blue sleeveless jersey with the number 10 on the back.
I spent the longest time looking at the powerfully extended arm lines in this outfit; combined with the cool sleeveless design, they completed a powerful, athlete-like vibe.
This photo is a shot of me standing in front of the net wearing the national team uniform again.
He was wearing the same navy-sky blue gradient jersey as seen earlier, but this time, the sight of him wearing a knee brace on one knee caught the eye.
I spent the longest time looking at the black knee brace in this outfit; combined with the serious receiving stance, it completed the solid atmosphere of trying to overcome an injury.
This photo was taken at what appears to be the venue of a different competition.
The Mizuno logo and sponsor name were printed on the purple-tinged blue jersey, and it featured a lovely image of a person kneeling and smiling brightly.
I spent the longest time looking at that one bright smile in this outfit that looked like a moment of victory; it paired with the fresh purple-toned jersey to complete a youthful vibe.
This photo was taken against the backdrop of an indoor gymnasium that appears to be from an old match.
It captured a dynamic image of him wearing a simple red jersey, jumping with all his might for a smash, and extending his arms.
I spent the longest time looking at the red jersey with white piping details in this outfit; combined with the powerful jump, it completed a youthful yet passionate vibe.
This photo is a shot taken against the backdrop of an indoor court surrounded by wooden panels.
It captured a dynamic scene of him wearing a navy-toned team jersey, with his hair flying wildly at the moment he hit a smash.
I spent the longest time looking at the strongly flowing hair in this outfit, and combined with the powerful smash motion, it completed the powerful atmosphere.
This photo was taken while wearing a different color version of the same team jersey.
She was wearing a blue-toned jersey paired with a black skirt, and showed an agile look as she quickly handled a forehand volley in front of the net.
I spent the longest time looking at the brand logo on the hem of the skirt in this outfit, and it completed the speedy vibe when combined with quick Bali movements.
The last one is a shot taken with a Yonex billboard in the background.
She was captured standing in front of the net with a serious expression, wearing a white and blue jersey paired with a blue skirt.
I spent the longest time looking at the clean white and blue color scheme in this outfit; combined with the restrained expression, it completed a professional vibe.
▶ Styling Point
- A national team uniform look completed with a gradient jersey and a Japanese flag patch
- Injury recovery coat look finished with knee braces
- A diverse range of team uniform looks showcased according to team colors
▶ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What kind of player is Maya Taguchi?
A. She is a Japanese badminton player born in 2005 and a promising prospect who won the women's doubles title at the 2023 World Junior Championships with Aya Tamaki.
Q. What has Maya Taguchi been up to lately?
A. She took a temporary leave from the Japanese national team in January 2026 to manage a knee injury, but she proved she was still in good form by winning the mixed doubles at the Singapore International Challenge held shortly thereafter. It is said that the furisode photo she released on Coming-of-Age Day also became a hot topic in Japan.
Q. What are your future goals?
A. Currently, I am continuing my athletic career with the goal of competing in the 2028 LA Olympics.
Q. What brand is the uniform in the photo?
A. They were uniforms with the YONEX and Mizuno logos visible.
From the dignified look of the national team uniform to the unwavering receiving look even while wearing knee pads, and the colorful court look shown in her club jersey, everything exuded Maya Taguchi's unique charm.
I was impressed by her tenacity in winning an international competition immediately after stepping down from the national team due to a knee injury. I am looking forward to her future endeavors as she heads toward the 2028 LA Olympics.
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