Yōko Kondō (ice hockey)

Yōko Kondō (近藤 陽子, born in Japan) is a Japanese former ice hockey player. A defender, she represented Japan in several international competitions, including the Winter Olympics in 1998 (Nagano) and 2002 (Salt Lake City). She also played in multiple IIHF Women's World Championships. Her jersey number was often #4. After her playing career, she has been involved in coaching and promoting women's ice hockey in Japan. Further details on her specific achievements, teams played for, and coaching roles are currently limited but generally reflect a long and dedicated career in Japanese women's hockey.