Is Chuck Aoki Related To Steve Aoki? Meet The Wheelchair Rugby Player And Paralympics Flag Bearer

Chuck Aoki, a wheelchair rugby US team player, is Team USA’s flag bearer for the Paralympics Games opening ceremony on August 24. Fans now want to know if he is is related to Steve Aoki. 

Chuck Aoki is a wheelchair rugby US Team player. He and swimmer Melissa Stockwell are Team USA’s flag bearers for the Paralympics Games opening ceremony, Popsugar reported.

This is Aoki’s third Paralympics as a wheelchair rugby player. He helped his team win a bronze and a silver medal in the 2012 and 2016 Paralympics Games.

Is Chuck Aoki Related To Steve Aoki?

No, Chuck Aoki is not related to Steve Aoki.

The only thing they have in common is their surname. Other than that, they do not share any biological relationship.

Steve Aoki does not need any introduction. He is a 43-year-old American DJ, record producer, music programmer, and record executive.

His father, Rocky Aoki, owns the Benihana restaurant franchise and Steve is an heir to his father’s fortune from the restaurant. Further, he has collaborated with various artists such as Linkin Park, Laidback Luke, Backstreet Boys, and more.

His studio album, Wonderland, was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2013.

Chuck Aoki Parents & Wiki- Family Details

Chuck Aoki credits his parents and family for their unconditional support, especially during difficult times. His father’s family is from Japan. They migrated to the United States in the early 1990s.

His great-grandparents were initially put in World War II internment camps in the United States. His grandfather went to serve in the U.S. Army after his family was released.

Chuck was born in Minneapolis and holds American nationality. He was born with hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy (HSAN). It is a rare genetic disorder that represses feelings in the hands and feet.

He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 7. However, he switched to wheelchair rugby when he was 15 years old. He was inspired to make the change after he watched the critically acclaimed documentary about the U.S quadriplegic rugby team’s journey, Murderball.

His decision to switch to wheelchair rugby turned out to be a masterstroke as he is a successful rugby player today. He was a captain of Team USA at the 2018 World Championship in Sydney, Australia.

How Old Is Chuck Aoki? Age Explored

Chuck Aoki’s age is 30 years old.

He was born on March 7 in the year 1991 in Minneapolis, United States.

Meet Chuck Aoki On Instagram

Chuck Aoki’s Instagram, @chuckaoki, is verified and has collected around 2,136 followers.

Most of his posts are related to his professional life and he hardly shares any posts related to his personal life.

The three world championship titleholder is also active on Twitter as @Aoki5Chuck. He joined Twitter in March 2012 and has 2,354 followers.