T League - Japan's New TT league

[Sali]

Mizutani was leading 10:7 on decider against jys and lost

 

[ping fun]

Wow the list of players represents a very high level league . Maybe after china super league its the best one .

Also Jeong Youngsik has updated his insta :

 

[Dan]

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The venue looks amazing! Jeoung Youngsik had a vital win at the end!

 

[jawien]

I wish, Europe's Champions League format be a little like this ...

 

[ttpshot]

Well, I must say it was pretty nice!
Probably not quite the 40000 yen ticket price I paid but I'll just pretend I bought a whole box sheet for Sumo.
Looking forward to the game tomorrow in Tachikawa too.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

you paid 40,000 yens for that ? OMG

 

[ttpshot]

you paid 40,000 yens for that ? OMG

Like I said not quite worth 40000 yen. Especialy the same seat is usualy avialable for Sumo match for 10000 yen. I don't regret it though as it was historicaly significant event for Japan TT. Surprised to see the mother of my daughter's club mate as an umpire!

Anyways, I'll settle for 12000 yen ticket for Tachikawa games this season.

 

[Loopadoop]

Mima Ito not playing ?

 

[Atas Newton]

Like I said not quite worth 40000 yen. Especialy the same seat is usualy avialable for Sumo match for 10000 yen.

wait, are they actually playing at Kokugikan? Didn't realize that, that's sick!

 

[Atas Newton]

Mima Ito not playing ?

yep, decided to focus on the Olympics' preparation

Through her affiliation STARTS, Ito Mima announced today that she will not participate in the inaugural season of T Leauge, citing that she wants to focus on strengthening in the limited time.

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2018/10/09/kiji/20181009s00026000196000c.html

"I've been very much torn over participating in the T League, but in order to realize the dream of "Olympic gold medal" ever since being an elementary school student, and to repay the table tennis circle that has brought me up to now by winning the gold medal at Tokyo 2020, I've decided to concentrate on strengthening in the limited time until then," "I will also participate in the T League in the near future when the chance comes, and I would like everyone to see my play."

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

wait, are they actually playing at Kokugikan? Didn't realize that, that's sick!

yes its normally for the big Sumo tournaments LOL

its only for the 2 opening days (yesterday Men's and today Women's) it seems. Its a big show with music, lasers, J-pop, the big stars like Ai-chan commenting etc....
they showed a bit on TV. I regret not taking any tickets. I didn't know they would do such a thing. :-(

other regular matches will be very boring I guess

 

[ttpshot]

Yep. Unfortunately it was only half full but the crowds were amazing. Very supportive and vocal.
With time each team would build a local followers.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Well if it's regular games if the tickets are sold for 1000 or 2000 they will sell but nobody will show up if it's 10000

 

[Atas Newton]

Were there zabutons? Did any fly? lol

 

[zeio]

Cutting videos is such a drag!!

 

[Atas Newton]

I like that they occasionally use other (than the usual) angles. That should be the way to go in modern table tennis broadcasting.

 

[Tinykin]

Like I said not quite worth 40000 yen. Especialy the same seat is usualy avialable for Sumo match for 10000 yen. I don't regret it though as it was historicaly significant event for Japan TT. Surprised to see the mother of my daughter's club mate as an umpire!

Anyways, I'll settle for 12000 yen ticket for Tachikawa games this season.

That's a lot of money (40k yen = approx £275). For comparison with UK prices, tickets for Wimbledon, snooker and even premier league football tend to be well under £100 each.

 

[FruitLoop]

Yeah that's like the price of good seats at the World Cup or a big boxing fight.

 

[WorkerBee]

Personally, I find world class table tennis to be better than boxing, tennis, pool, or soccer, but that's just me, and I love all four.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

I watched on Japanese TV, it looks like the crowd was very excited !
the match between SUH and HIRANO was a nailbiter