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Women's Individual Round 2 Court 3 Section23Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Odajima(小田島) wins

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

Matchup

  • Red Kitaura(北浦 咲佳) / Naradaifuzoku(奈良大附属) / 奈良3年参段
  • White Odajima(小田島 蒼来) / Sapporonichidai(札幌日大) / 北海道2年弐段

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Encho 2WhiteOdajima(小田島)Men
Conclusion
Encho 2
Match time
10分1秒
Winner
Odajima(小田島)(White)
Foul
北浦 咲佳、小田島 蒼来Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
It became a fierce battle lasting 10 minutes and 1 second. Women's individual second round, court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a very long match where neither side would give in.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Kitaura(北浦) (Naradaifuzoku · Nara), and white is Odajima(小田島) (Sapporonichidai · Hokkaido).
Explanation
堂島 厳
The tension continued during the stand-off, as both waited to see who would break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Neither side scored a valid strike within the regulation time, and the match enters encho at 0-0.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Neither side showed any openings, and it was a very tenacious fight.
Commentary
剣持 翔
It has gone into encho. No valid strikes occurred in Encho 1 period.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It is a physically demanding situation, but they have not lost their focus.
Commentary
剣持 翔
And now we enter Encho 2. This is where the match shifts!
Explanation
堂島 厳
They've suddenly gone on the offensive here.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Odajima in white, Men! Men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a magnificent men. This settles it.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match time 10 minutes and 1 second. Odajima(小田島) in white scored an ippon with a men strike and won.
Explanation
堂島 厳
I believe the winning point was the result of fighting until the end without giving up.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The one who emerged victorious from the fierce battle was Sapporonichidai's Odajima(小田島).
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a very frustrating result for Kitaura(北浦) of Naradaifuzoku as well.
Commentary
剣持 翔
It was a long battle lasting over 10 minutes, a match where both sides' determination clashed.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a very exciting and intense match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
That concludes the live commentary from Court 3.

To both players

Player Odajima(小田島), who kept attacking until the very end, put up a wonderful fight.

Applause for Kitaura(北浦) and their indomitable spirit after such a fierce battle.

Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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