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Women's Individual Round 2 Court 2 Section11Match

Win by one ippon — Nakahara(中原) wins

📅 August 7–10, 2025 📍 Hiroshima Prefectural General Gymnasium

Matchup

  • Red Nakahara(中原 舞) / Shukutokusugamo(淑徳巣鴨) / 東京3年参段
  • White Kusaka(日下 愛梨) / Moriokashirayurigakuen(白百合学園) / 岩手3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedNakahara(中原)Men
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4分0秒
Winner
Nakahara(中原)(Red)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
It was a tense development, with the ippon being defended until the very end of the time limit.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a match with a very tense atmosphere, as to who would strike first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 2, Match 11: Red is Nakahara(中原) from Shukutokusugamo, White is Kusaka(日下) from Moriokashirayurigakuen.
Explanation
堂島 厳
A fierce tactical battle continues, with both sides waiting for a split-second opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Oh, he moved! Red's Nakahara(中原) stepped in sharply and landed a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a brilliant men. With this, Nakahara(中原) takes the lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Kusaka(日下) attacks aggressively against Nakahara(中原), who leads by one ippon.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Kusaka(日下) also tries desperately to catch up, but Nakahara(中原) calmly maintains their posture.
Commentary
剣持 翔
With little time remaining, Kusaka(日下) continues a fierce attack, but Nakahara(中原) holds out!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a period where the mental strength required to hold onto a single ippon truly shone.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The signal for the end of the match! After fighting for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, Nakahara(中原) advances with a one-ippon lead.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It can be said that this was the result of maintaining focus until the end and desperately defending their ippon.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Nakahara(中原) of Shukutokusugamo defeated Kusaka(日下) of Moriokashirayurigakuen and advances to the next match.

To both players

Applause for the courage of Kusaka(日下), who kept attacking until the very end.

原選手, who used their concentration to hold onto an ippon, we look forward to your success in the next match.

Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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