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Women's Individual Round 1 Court 1 Section2Match

Win by one ippon — Kage(鹿毛) wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Okumura(奥村 彩桜) / 高岡工芸 / 富山3年参段
  • White Kage(鹿毛 睦心) / 岡山商大附 / 岡山3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitWhiteKage(鹿毛)Men
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4分0秒
Winner
Kage(鹿毛)(White)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
It became a tense development where the ippon was defended until the very end of the regulation time.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It is a tense match where a single moment of opening determines the victory, as both sides fight for the initiative.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 1, Match 2. Red is Okumura(奥村) (Takaoka Kogei, Toyama), White is Kage(鹿毛) (Okayama Shodai Fuzoku, Okayama).
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both are third-year 3rd dan. Their stubbornness clashes as neither is willing to give in.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match begins. Amidst the silence, an intense tactical battle continues.
Explanation
堂島 厳
They are measuring the distance and waiting for an opportunity.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Oh, he moved! A sharp strike from Kage(鹿毛) in white! Men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a perfect men. With this, Kage(鹿毛) takes the lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Okumura(奥村) attacks aggressively against Kage(鹿毛), who leads by one ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Okumura(奥村) also has pride. They will aim for a comeback from here and strike boldly.
Commentary
剣持 翔
However, Kage(鹿毛) calmly weathers this and lets the clock run down!
Explanation
堂島 厳
The concentration needed to hold onto a single ippon is overflowing within Kage(鹿毛).
Commentary
剣持 翔
Only a little time left! Okumura(奥村) continues the fierce attack, but Kage(鹿毛) holds out!
Explanation
堂島 厳
I stayed focused until the end and firmly controlled the distance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The signal for the end! After fighting through the regulation time of 4 minutes and 0 seconds, the white Kage(鹿毛) won by a one-ippon difference!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a very tenacious fight, holding onto a one-ippon lead until the very end.

To both players

Applause for Okumura(奥村), who kept attacking and never gave up until the end.

Praise to Kage(鹿毛), who maintained their focus and brilliantly seized victory.

Source: 70th National High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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