Ruka Hirano
Japan

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

His casual, relaxed manner immediately catches the eye – but when it comes to snowboarding, he shows incredible discipline and stoic determination.


His journey began at age 7, and by age 10 he had already made his debut in the YONEX JUNIOR GLOW UP PROJECT. Since then, he has continuously worked on his skills and steadily improved.


His greatest success came in the 2020/21 season when he participated in his first X Games – and finished in 3rd place.


With his unique mix of coolness and ambition, he is one of the most exciting up-and-coming talents in the scene.

SUCCESSES

2026


🥇 1st place – FIS World Cup Secret Garden (Halfpipe)


🥈 2nd place – FIS World Cup Aspen (halfpipe)


5th place – Winter X Games Aspen (SuperPipe)


12th place – FIS World Cup LAAX OPEN (halfpipe)


Status: Currently leading the FIS Halfpipe overall World Cup (as of Feb. 2026) and favorite for an Olympic medal in Livigno.


2025


🥇 1st place – FIS World Snowboard Championships Engadin (Halfpipe) – World Champion 2025


🥇 1st place – FIS World Cup Edmonton (halfpipe)


🥉 3rd place – FIS World Cup Calgary (halfpipe)


🏆 1st Place – FIS Halfpipe World Cup Overall Standings (Crystal Globe Winner)


2024


🥇 1st place – FIS World Cup LAAX OPEN (halfpipe)


🥈 2nd place – FIS World Cup Mammoth Mountain (Halfpipe)


🥉 3rd place – Winter X Games Aspen (SuperPipe)


Career highlights (selection)


🥇 X Games Champion – Winter X Games 2023 (SuperPipe)


🏆 Multiple overall World Cup winner (Crystal Globe)


Olympian 2022 (Beijing)