Sano was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on September 21, 1912.
In 1936, when Sano was a Waseda University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Japan completed a come-from-behind victory against Sweden.
In 2016, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
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