[4][5][6] As a child, his left arm was amputated at the age of 3 below the elbow after it was found evident that his left arm was caught in a combine harvest which was driven by his grandfather.

[7][8] Yoshihiro Nitta represented 2018 Winter Paralympics representing Japan, making it as his 6th consecutive Winter Paralympic event since making his debut in 1998.

[9][10] He claimed his first Paralympic gold medal in 8 years by securing gold in the men's cross-country 10km classical skiing event during the 2018 Winter Paralympics taking 24 minutes and 6.8 seconds.

[11][12] He underwent a rehab after spraining his left ankle which he endured during a training session in August 2021.

He insisted that he was inspired to train hard and prepare himself for 2022 Winter Paralympics after watching the passion of athletes through television who took part in 2020 Summer Paralympics amid the COVID-19 triggered bogged buildup for the competition.