Yuka Chokyu Athlete Name: Yuka Chokyu Sport(s): Wheelchair Tennis Residence: Vancouver, BC Date of Birth: December 9, 1966 Place of Birth: Chiba, Japan Disability: Paraplegic Classification: Language: English, Japanese Years on Prov. Team: Began Sport in: Achievements: Current National Team Member 1995 William "Billy" Heindl Memorial Award, BC Wheelchair Tennis Championships awarded to the player who best combines skill and sporting like behaviour 1996 National Championships, Women's Open Division Finalist 1997-1999 National Championships, Women's Open Division Champion 1997 BCWSA Athlete of the Year 1997 BC Premier's Athletic Award 1998 first Canadian Wheelchair Tennis player (male or female) to be ranked in the top 10 in the world 1998 BC Premier's Athletic Award 1998 Sport BC Athlete of the Year: Athlete with a Disability 1998 Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Female Athlete of the Year 1999 CWSA Team of the Year, with doubles partner Helene Simard 2000 13th in women's singles and 6th in women's doubles in the NEC International Wheelchair Tennis ranking and 2nd in Canada in Canadian singles 2000 represented Canada at the Paralympic Games Goals: Articles & Press Releases: