Encho 1 (extension) — Suto（首藤） wins
Matchup
- Red Sugai（菅井 大志） / 福島 / 福島３年参段
- White Suto（首藤 杏一朗） / Mitokiryo（水戸葵陵） / 茨城２年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Suto（首藤） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Sugai（菅井） | Men |
| 3 | Encho 1 | White | Suto（首藤） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 4分19秒
- Winner
- Suto（首藤）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 72nd National High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual 3rd Round. This is the 4th match on Court 1.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This will be a highly anticipated match, with an intense exchange of strikes expected as both sides fight for the point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Sugai, a 3rd-year sandan from Fukushima, Fukushima. White is Mitokiryo, a 2nd-year nidan from Ibaraki, Suto（首藤）.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Their ages and ranks differ, but it looks like it will be a direct head-to-head clash.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match start! Both sides exchange fierce strikes. Oh, Suto（首藤） in white scored a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Within the time limit, Suto（首藤） landed a sharp men strike. White takes the lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Sugai in red goes on the counterattack! He strikes! Men! Sugai scores a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This time, Sugai（菅井） took back a men within the time limit. This brings the score to a tie.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match remained undecided and went into encho. Now comes the critical moment!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Who will break first? The one who seizes a momentary opening will advance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Encho 1, white's Suto（首藤） stepped in! Men! Men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The winning point came in Encho 1. Suto（首藤） struck the men, closing out the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 4 minutes 19 seconds. Suto（首藤） in white defeats Sugai（菅井） in red to advance!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a very compelling exchange of strikes, with neither side giving in until the very end.
To both players
Applause for Sugai（菅井）, whose brave figure was seen throughout the fierce battle.
Player Suto（首藤） seized victory; we look forward to their leap to even greater heights.
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.