Encho 2 (extension) — 西堀 wins
Matchup
- Red Fujita（藤田 悠叶） / Sano Nichidai（佐野日大） / 栃木３年弐段
- White 西堀 颯人 / 酒田光陵 / 山形３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | 西堀 | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Fujita（藤田） | Men |
| 3 | Encho 2 | White | 西堀 | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 11分24秒
- Winner
- 西堀（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual second round. This is the 4th match in the first arena.
Commentary
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Fujita（藤田） of Sano Nichidai, Nishibori of Sakata Koryo. A fierce battle lasting 11 minutes and 24 seconds, resulting in a back-and-forth exchange of points.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a very tenacious match, with neither side giving an inch.
Commentary
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The match begins. White takes the initiative, and 西堀 scores a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a sharp men. First, 西堀 takes the lead.
Commentary
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However, Fujita（藤田） in red also landed a men strike within the time limit! This makes it a tie.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Fujita（藤田） also landed a solid men strike, bringing the match back to a tie.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The match goes into encho. Neither side scored a valid point in Encho 1 period.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides waited for an opening, and it became a time of intense tension.
Commentary
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And now we have reached Encho 2. One ippon here will decide the match.
Commentary
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It's a point! Nishibori in white, Men! He has scored the winning point!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Maintaining their focus, 西堀 captured a men strike at the end to secure the victory.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 11 minutes 24 seconds. 西堀 in white wins and advances to the next match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a heated battle where both sides fought for a men strike without giving up until the very end.
To both players
Applause for 西堀, who kept attacking until the very end; such spirit is commendable.
We pay tribute to the brave figure of Fujita（藤田）, who engaged in a fierce exchange of strikes.
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.