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Men's Individual Round 2 Court 3 Section20Match

Encho (extension) — 新名 wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red 新名 海人 / Kotohira(琴平) / 香川2年参段
  • White 海老子川 賢大 / 東京農大二 / 群馬3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRed新名Do
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
6分4秒
Winner
新名(Red)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
The 70th All Japan High School Kendo Championships, Men's Individual second round. Court 3, Match 20.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The focus will be on whether a solid offensive and defensive battle unfolds, with neither side leaving an opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Kotohira's 新名, and white is 東京農大二's 海老子川. Both face each other with sharp intensity.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Who will seize the initiative first? They are carefully gauging the distance between them.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The intense back-and-forth continues! Oh, and here 新名 in red steps in!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a solid strike.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Do! Do was successful! Referee, ippon for red!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Within the time limit, 新名 landed a brilliant do, deciding the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match over. The winner is Niina from Kotohira, in red!
Explanation
堂島 厳
新名 won, not missing a momentary opportunity during a steady match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
In the second round, 新名 defeated 海老子川 and advances to the next match.

To both players

Applause for 新名, who secured victory with a sharp strike.

We praise the fighting spirit of 海老子川, who showed steady offense and defense until the very end.

Source: 70th National High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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