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Women's Individual Round 3 Court 4 Section13Match

Win by one ippon — Omura(小村) wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

A match in the third round of the women's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament. After fighting for the regulation time of 4 minutes and 0 seconds, Omura(小村) in white scored a men. Omura won by a 1-ippon difference.

Matchup

  • Red Iwase Koha(岩瀬 こは) / Tsuruga(敦賀) / Fukui3rd Year 2nd dan
    Iwase(岩瀬) of Tsuruga is a 3rd-year 2nd dan. Tsuruga has "Self-reliance and Self-discipline" as its school motto and is participating in the Inter-High in all four divisions in this tournament.
  • White Omura Sora(小村 そら) / Taisha(大社) / Shimane3rd Year 3rd dan
    Taisha's Omura(小村) is a 3rd year, 3rd dan. Taisha upholds the motto "Goal: Number one in Japan, Purpose: Character building," and placed 3rd in the girls' team event at the selection tournament in March 2026.

Highlights

A decisive strike by Omura(小村) hitting the men within the time limit.

A tense development to protect a single ippon

The offensive and defensive struggle continued until the end of the 4-minute time limit.

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitWhiteOmura(小村)Men
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4:00
Winner
Omura(小村)(White)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 4, Match 13. It is a bout between Iwase(岩瀬) (Tsuruga・Fukui) and Omura(小村) (Taisha・Shimane).
Explanation
堂島 厳
It became a tense development, defending an ippon until the very end of the regulation time.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match begins. Both players start quietly before engaging in a fierce exchange of strikes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both are waiting for an opening, and a highly focused exchange of offense and defense continues.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, here Omura(小村) in white steps in sharply! Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a beautiful men. With this, Omura(小村) takes the lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Omura(小村) scores the first ippon. In response, Iwase(岩瀬) attacks aggressively!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Iwase(岩瀬) chases desperately, but Omura(小村) is defending calmly.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Only a little time remains. Iwase(岩瀬) continues a fierce attack, but cannot score!
Explanation
堂島 厳
How will he defend this one ippon? This is the moment where Omura(小村)'s mental strength will be put to the test.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The signal for the end of the match! After fighting for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, Omura(小村) wins and advances!
Explanation
堂島 厳
A brilliant victory, maintaining focus until the end and defending a one-ippon lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The winner was Omura(小村) in white (Taisha・Shimane)!

To both players

Applause for Omura(小村), who achieved a splendid victory. I would also like to praise the fighting spirit of Iwase(岩瀬), who fought until the end without giving up. I look forward to the further growth of both players.

Tsuruga(敦賀)

Official name
福井県立敦賀高等学校
Reading
Tsuruga
Division/Category of Establishment
Fukui Prefectural (Co-educational)
Location
Fukui Prefecture Tsuruga City
History
In April 1948 (Showa 23), it was established through the integration of three schools: Fukui Prefectural Tsuruga Higher Girls' School, Fukui Prefectural Tsuruga Commercial School, and Fukui Prefectural Tsuruga Middle School. One of its predecessors, Tsuruga Commercial School, opened in 1906.
School motto/philosophy
The school motto is "Independence and Self-discipline." It promotes both academic and martial arts excellence.
Department.
Full-time courses: General academic course, Arts and Science course, Business course, Information Accounting course. Part-time (daytime): General academic course.
Kendo Club
In the fiscal year 2026, having won the Fukui Prefecture qualifiers, they will participate in Inter-High in all four categories: men's team, women's team, men's individual, and women's individual. The women's individual representatives are 園田夢萌 (3rd year, 2nd dan) and 岩瀬こは (3rd year, 2nd dan), and the men's individual representatives are 出口慧 (3rd year, 3rd dan) and 山本優心 (2nd year, 3rd dan). No past national tournament results could be confirmed from publicly available information.
Notes
Reading is "Tsuruga".

Taisha(大社)

Official name
島根県立大社高等学校
Reading
Taisha
Division/Category of Establishment
Shimane Prefectural (Co-educational)
Location
Shimane Prefecture, Izumo City Taisha Kitahara-ki 1473
History
Founded in 1898 (Meiji 31) as the Shimane Prefectural Hikawa Normal Junior High School under the jurisdiction of Hikawa District. A women's school (practical training school) was established in 1909. In 1948, it split into First and Second High Schools, and in 1949, it was integrated to become the Shimane Prefectural Taisha High School, a coeducational institution. A physical education course was established in 1973, and it moved to the Hamayama New School Building in 1980.
Department.
General studies and physical education (the only high school in Shimane Prefecture with a physical education program).
Kendo Club
In March 2026, the team placed third in the women’s team event at the 35th All-Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament (Kasugai City General Gymnasium). They also placed third in the women’s team event at the 2010 Okinawa Inter-High. The club has 25 male and 13 female members, and promotes “Goal: To be the best in Japan, Purpose: Character development,” emphasizing both academic and martial arts excellence, as well as a fulfilling lifestyle. At this tournament, they competed in all four categories: men’s team, women’s team, men’s individual, and women’s individual.
Notes
The school name is derived from Izumo Taisha. It is read as "Taisha".
Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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