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Oh, it wasn't clear to me whether you wanted the ITTF to make the change or the JNT. Sorry about that.
Oh, it wasn't clear to me whether you wanted the ITTF to make the change or the JNT. Sorry about that.
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We will have a world Champion and 3 months later, the same team will be fighting to be the Olympic Champion.
Thats stupid to me.
What will be even more stupid is that probably ITTF will decide to use both results for ratings/rankings so that players which participate in both events will have a huge point advantage against their teammates who don't
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8 best results can come from anywhere. We will have to see relative weighting to see if your point makes sense, but the best players usually play for the national team in major events. Blame Hayata or Japan, not the rating/ranking system.
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Close to 1.5 million households in Kanto region alone(7.9%) tuned into the Japan Top 12 this year.
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From Nauru's (or Poland ; ) perspective it's a one big wow ... !
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Ishikawa just got beaten by the CNT's too many times. I think it's tricky for the JNT, say for the team she is somewhat indispensable because of her experience and stability she provides for younger girls, but if JNT is actually to beat CNT, it can only be done by Ito, Miu or ... Hayata (as she proved herself in Portugal). Of course you should never dismiss anybody, Ishi should be #1 in the team ... just not against the CNT.
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An article by Nikkan-Gendai on Ishikawa's response to the voice of "change of generation." In the article the author quotes Ishikawa's H2H against China from the site Takkyu-Navi(which counts the wins in doubles) and compares them with Ito and Hirano.
https://www.nikkan-gendai.com/articles/view/sports/248688
"I want to do my best for the Tokyo Olympics again by resetting my age and past performance."
Here's what the Japanese netizens have to say on Yahoo. The article was picked up by the Chinese media. The responses in China and Taiwan are largely in line with those below.
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/cm/main?d=20190304-00000007-nkgendai-spo
Though I really want Hirano, Ito and Hayata to represent.
Hayata proves she could compete against China even in singles by beating Liu. I think in terms of doubles with Ito, Hayata will probably be chosen as the 3rd member. And personally, I'd like to bet on Hirano taking into account their growth in the remaining 1.5 years. If the goal is medal in Tokyo, then Ishikawa is a good choice, but if the goal is gold in Tokyo, then I want Hirano.
Here are some bits of Ishikawa's matches against China. The 1 win against DN and LSW is in doubles. 0 wins in singles. The 1 win against ZYL is from 5, 6 years ago when she was still a junior. Needless to say, 0 wins against CM and WMY. This is why Ishikawa cannot beat China. Both Ito and Hirano have won in singles.
That is a huge difference.
Ishikawa who demonstrates unmatched strength other than China.
This makes it even more difficult to select from the point of view of gold medals.
In a nutshell, the best team member to win a silver medal.
Things like the passing of a generation will be fine if you beat the opponent, and if you keep losing, you will resign yourself.
Even the Olympics trial should be done in a form that looks neat.
[TL's note: I say she's already 26. Tokyo 2020 could very well be her last Olympics.]
Then no one will complain
[TL's note: Not just any, but the top...]
Losing too much to Chinese players is too bad an image of Japanese players
Mima, Hina, Miu and [Nagasaki] Miyu will be sufficient
However, the experience of Ishikawa as a veteran is indispensable
Because China mostly uses tacky rubber with a large amount of rotation, it is difficult to cope with, and you lose when you hit normally.
China cannot be defeated unless the booster issue is resolved.
[TL's note: Both Ishikawa and Hayata use BS "National" H3...]
It's only natural for you to be criticized for you cannot defeat the top Chinese players, despite ranking 3rd or 4th.
Not only DN, LSW, and ZYL.
But also youngsters as CM, WMY, HZJ, CXT et al. who have grown remarkably.
Cannot aim for gold medal.
https://www.nikkan-gendai.com/articles/view/sports/248688
"I think I can grow only because I have rivals, and I don't think age has anything to do with the outcome when it comes to playing. Table tennis is a sport where tactics will greatly affect the match. (The growth of youngsters) is stimulating. I'm thankful that there is a sense of angst and crisis."
"I want to do my best for the Tokyo Olympics again by resetting my age and past performance."
Here's what the Japanese netizens have to say on Yahoo. The article was picked up by the Chinese media. The responses in China and Taiwan are largely in line with those below.
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/cm/main?d=20190304-00000007-nkgendai-spo
Given the top 2 players in the WR as of January, 2020 will be automatically selected as the Olympic representative, Ishikawa will be almost certain to be a representative, considering she'll be able to beat anyone other than China.
Though I really want Hirano, Ito and Hayata to represent.
Hayata proves she could compete against China even in singles by beating Liu. I think in terms of doubles with Ito, Hayata will probably be chosen as the 3rd member. And personally, I'd like to bet on Hirano taking into account their growth in the remaining 1.5 years. If the goal is medal in Tokyo, then Ishikawa is a good choice, but if the goal is gold in Tokyo, then I want Hirano.
Here are some bits of Ishikawa's matches against China. The 1 win against DN and LSW is in doubles. 0 wins in singles. The 1 win against ZYL is from 5, 6 years ago when she was still a junior. Needless to say, 0 wins against CM and WMY. This is why Ishikawa cannot beat China. Both Ito and Hirano have won in singles.
That is a huge difference.
Ishikawa who demonstrates unmatched strength other than China.
This makes it even more difficult to select from the point of view of gold medals.
In a nutshell, the best team member to win a silver medal.
No need to worry about the passing of a generation by the public!
Things like the passing of a generation will be fine if you beat the opponent, and if you keep losing, you will resign yourself.
Even the Olympics trial should be done in a form that looks neat.
I would like for Ishikawa to go on another happy path[.] You've already played enough TT[.] What do you get by beating Ito? Give way to juniors like Ito and just retire! With your good looks and youth, you can marry as many rich young men as possible and spend the rest of your happy lives[.] [Something about life with TT alone?] I want you not to disturb young people[.] That's what you can do most now
Is low-age limited to Japan? Ishikawa is just 26. It's better not to mention age until at least 30 years old.
[TL's note: I say she's already 26. Tokyo 2020 could very well be her last Olympics.]
Whatever the case, I want you to defeat as many Chinese players as possible
Then no one will complain
[TL's note: Not just any, but the top...]
[Something about evolving, getting stimulated and winning]
Losing too much to Chinese players is too bad an image of Japanese players
Mima, Hina, Miu and [Nagasaki] Miyu will be sufficient
However, the experience of Ishikawa as a veteran is indispensable
Rather than "match-up", it's "the difference in ability" and "the difference in equipment".
Because China mostly uses tacky rubber with a large amount of rotation, it is difficult to cope with, and you lose when you hit normally.
China cannot be defeated unless the booster issue is resolved.
[TL's note: Both Ishikawa and Hayata use BS "National" H3...]
It's best to avoid quoting data from Takkyu-Navi because they're wrong.
It's only natural for you to be criticized for you cannot defeat the top Chinese players, despite ranking 3rd or 4th.
Not only DN, LSW, and ZYL.
But also youngsters as CM, WMY, HZJ, CXT et al. who have grown remarkably.
Cannot aim for gold medal.
Kasumin, please defeat the Chinese players this time. Else, have the resolve to retire from the national team
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Basically in line with many of the posts on the ttd ... : )
Actually ... let's see how she does in Budapest. Maybe she'll have a breakthrough tournament ...
Actually ... let's see how she does in Budapest. Maybe she'll have a breakthrough tournament ...
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Cheng beats Sato and Hayata beats Hirano
Waiting for Hayata to beat Cheng and rekindle the Japanese debate. The possibility that the best female player in Japan is not going to the WTTC. This is why trials generally suck, though it is the coaches' fault for picking the wildcards before the trials were completed. Wildcards should only be picked after trials. Hopefully Japan had learned their lesson.
Waiting for Hayata to beat Cheng and rekindle the Japanese debate. The possibility that the best female player in Japan is not going to the WTTC. This is why trials generally suck, though it is the coaches' fault for picking the wildcards before the trials were completed. Wildcards should only be picked after trials. Hopefully Japan had learned their lesson.
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What was transparent about the selection of Sato?
Also, even if it was transparent, fair and democratic. That doesn't mean there aren't other ways to be transparent, fair and democratic about it, while also making better decisions.
Also, even if it was transparent, fair and democratic. That doesn't mean there aren't other ways to be transparent, fair and democratic about it, while also making better decisions.
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actually there still could be a Deus ex Machina
if Sato has a (diplomatic) injury or illness, I think it is still time for JNT to be allowed to call another player. Wouldn't that be convenient ?
Not very likely, but in Japan, group always come first. so if the staff is 100% convinced this is the right move, then they might just go for it.
if Sato has a (diplomatic) injury or illness, I think it is still time for JNT to be allowed to call another player. Wouldn't that be convenient ?
Not very likely, but in Japan, group always come first. so if the staff is 100% convinced this is the right move, then they might just go for it.
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Hiyata just won the Oman Open convincingly beating Szocs, Hirano, and CIC in the process. JNT must be sick to their stomachs handing out the WTTC singles wild card spot so early in their selection process.
