Encho 4 (extension) — Hayashi（林） wins
Matchup
- Red Hirata（平田 謙心） / Ryukoku（龍谷） / 佐賀３年参段
- White Hayashi（林 晃毅） / Fukudaiohori（福大大濠） / 福岡３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 4 | White | Hayashi（林） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 4
- Match time
- 16分2秒
- Winner
- Hayashi（林）（White）
- Foul
- 平田 謙心Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual 4th Round. Match 4 at Court 2.
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The highlight is the war of attrition that remained undecided until Encho 4, a long match lasting 16 minutes and 2 seconds.
Explanation
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A very intense exchange is expected, with neither side willing to give an inch.
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Red is Hirata of Ryukoku・佐賀, and white is FukudaiohoriのHayashi（林）. Both are 3rd dan competitors clashing.
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Intense exchanges continue within the time limit, but there are no valid strikes.
Explanation
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The tension continues as both sides gauge each other's distance and look for an opening.
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The regulation time has elapsed, and the match enters encho remaining 0-0.
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Encho 1, then second. Still, there is no winner.
Explanation
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It is a time of intense mental exhaustion, but their concentration is being maintained.
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It further extends into a Encho 3, but still no valid strike is made.
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It is truly a state of extreme tension. It is a matter of who will break first, or who will break through.
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And then came Encho 4. Finally, the match shifts!
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White のHayashi（林）, Men! Men is scored!
Explanation
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They endured until the end and landed the final blow with a men strike.
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The winning point in Encho 4. A men strike on Hayashi（林）が in white, and the match is over.
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Match time 16 minutes 2 seconds. White's Hayashi（林）が won the fierce battle.
Explanation
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It was a long battle that lasted until Encho 4, but in the end, Hayashi（林）が took the men.
Commentary
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Ryukoku・佐賀's Hirata（平田）, FukudaiohoriのHayashi（林）. Both fought without giving up until the end.
To both players
Applause for Hirata（平田）'s indomitable spirit, having fought to the absolute limit.
Hayashi（林）選手, who won a fierce battle with a men strike, deserves respect for their concentration and tenacity.
Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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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.