Win by one ippon — 田近 wins
Matchup
- Red 田近 謙 / Ryukoku（龍谷富山） / 富山３年参段
- White Obata（小幡 真弘） / 敬徳 / 佐賀３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | 田近 | Men |
- Conclusion
- Win by one ippon
- Match time
- 4分0秒
- Winner
- 田近（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It was a tense development, with the lead of one ippon being defended until the very end of the regulation time.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a match with a very tense atmosphere, as to who would break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual second round.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Ryukoku Toyama's 田近, white is Keitoku's Obata（小幡）. Both have sharp stances.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They are cautiously gauging the distance, each waiting for the other to leave an opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Whoa, he moved! Red's 田近, Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. It was clearly decided.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
田近 scores the first ippon and takes the lead.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
How will Obata（小幡） attack from here? It will be a battle against the clock.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
From here, the match continues with intense offense and defense.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Obata（小幡） also chases desperately, but 田近 does not lose focus.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Only a little time remaining. 田近 is desperately trying to hold onto his ippon.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They are calmly parrying the opponent's attacks and trying to run out the clock.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
That's the signal for the end! After fighting for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, 田近 in red won by a one-ippon difference.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
田近 maintained their focus until the end and did a wonderful job closing out the win.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Ryukoku田近 from Toyama defeats Obata（小幡） from Keitoku and advances to the next match.
To both players
Applause for Obata（小幡）, who fought aggressively until the very end.
Tachika player, who held onto their ippon with great focus, 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.