Encho 1 (extension) — Sakamoto（坂本） wins
Matchup
- Red Tabata（田畑 春樹） / Niigatameikun（新潟明訓） / 新潟３年弐段
- White Sakamoto（坂本 翔太郎） / 磐田南 / 静岡３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 1 | White | Sakamoto（坂本） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 5分1秒
- Winner
- Sakamoto（坂本）（White）
- Foul
- 田畑 春樹Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual first round. Match 17 at court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Niigatameikun's Tabata（田畑） and Iwata Minami's Sakamoto（坂本）. A very steady exchange of offense and defense is expected.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Tabata in red, Sakamoto in white. The match continues with a tense atmosphere as both seek an opening.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are cautiously measuring the distance, and it is a development where neither can easily break the other.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
A fierce exchange of attacks takes place within the time limit, but no valid strike is scored.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side faltered, and both fought through with extremely high concentration.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
0-0. The match goes into encho.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
From here, split-second decisions and the concentration to not miss the slightest opening will determine the outcome.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Encho 1, the match has shifted! Sakamoto in white scores a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a splendid men. Entering encho, they decisively scored an ippon.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Sakamoto scored the winning point with a men strike, ending the match. 5 minutes and 1 second, white wins!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was decided in encho, but it was a tenacious fight until the end.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Sakamoto of Iwata Minami defeated Tabata of Niigatameikun and advances to the next match.
To both players
Applause for Sakamoto（坂本） and Tabata（田畑）, who both showed a steady fight and refused to give in.
Both players showed a proud fighting spirit; please continue to strive for even greater heights.
Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.