Kosei Kawabe

Kosei Kawabe is a Japanese field hockey player, who plays as a forward for the Japan national team.

Career

Under–21

Kawabe has represented the Japan U21 side at two Sultan of Johor Cups. At the 2019 edition, he was awarded Player of the Tournament.

Senior national team

Kawabe made his senior international debut in 2021.
Since his debut, Kawabe has medalled at two Asian Champions Trophies. At the 2021 edition in Dhaka he won silver, followed by bronze at the 2023 edition in Chennai.
In 2023, Kawabe was named to the national team for the FIH World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, as well as the Asian Games in Hangzhou. At the Asian Games, he won a silver medal.