Encho 3 (extension) — 閑田 wins
Matchup
- Red 閑田 敬乃真 / 基町 / 広島３年参段
- White Egashira（江頭 大聖） / Ryukoku（龍谷） / 佐賀３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 3 | Red | 閑田 | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 3
- Match time
- 14分7秒
- Winner
- 閑田（Red）
- Foul
- 閑田 敬乃真、江頭 大聖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
It became an extreme long-distance battle lasting 14 minutes and 7 seconds. A war of attrition that remained undecided even after Encho 3!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides clashed with stubborn determination, engaging in a fierce offensive and defensive struggle where neither would give an inch.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Court 3, Red is Motomachi/Hiroshima's 閑田, White is Ryukoku/佐賀's Egashira（江頭）. This is the match of destiny.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides are waiting for an opening, and a very cautious tactical battle continues.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
They returned within the time limit, but neither side has landed a valid strike. It remains 0-0!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a situation where both sides were waiting for the other to make a mistake, but no winner was decided within the time limit.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match goes into encho. encho one, and then encho two. But still, no valid strikes!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a tough situation both physically and mentally, but they have not lost their focus.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And now we enter Encho 3. A single strike here will decide the match!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both have endured until now; it is a matter of who will land a strike to the men or kote first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Oh, he got it! Shida in red, Men! A Men point has been scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The winning point in Encho 3. It was a magnificent men. This decided the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 14 minutes 7 seconds. The one who prevailed in the fierce battle that lasted until Encho 3 is 閑田 in red!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Maintaining their focus until the end, 閑田 scored a men strike to secure the victory.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Shida, who won after a fierce war of attrition, and Egashira, who fought through to the end.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a highly compelling match in which both sides gave their absolute all.
To both players
Applause for 閑田, who won a fierce battle with a men strike.
I pay my respects to the brave figure of Egashira（江頭）, who did not give up until Encho 3 and fought to the very end.
Source: 72nd National 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.