All Japan Championship 2020 Jan 13-19
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I think Silver is pretty much guaranteed. On a given day, one player can be out of form, but all of them at the same time ? Less than that would be shocking to me.
it will be interesting to see who they will choose to play against China.
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Who watched - Hina Hayata didn’t just win ... She won very, very convincingly!
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Not really. National.champion has earned right to play. Japan will just learn why you don't use stupid selection procedures if you want to win.
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The JNT is hindered by the fact that the 2020 Olympics is home ... Responsibility .... South Korea, for example, is not afraid to take risks with the composition of the women's team ....
But as a country which prides itself on honour, I feel like JNT will still send the Olympics trio in the finals. Any other line-up is akin to admitting that their selection criteria is flawed, unless well you know one of them is 'injured'.
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I saw huge potential in him since many years ago when he was very young. This is just the beginning
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We have another new champ - Uda Yukiya.
What was the score in the last set?
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Yukiya UDA is the new champ; The final was a very high level match. UDA played very well, HARIMOTO cannot blame himself too much. He saved matchpoints in the 5th and was very close to make a full comeback.
UDA is the new XU Xin ? anyway a very talented leftie. Remember his name...
UDA is the new XU Xin ? anyway a very talented leftie. Remember his name...
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Some catch-up.
zeio: Ok, google. Find me an image that explains why yours truly differentiates most decorated from greatest of all time. "Dominating" in a weak era =/= "Prevailing" in a strong era.
zeio: Ok, google. Find me an image that explains why yours truly differentiates most decorated from greatest of all time. "Dominating" in a weak era =/= "Prevailing" in a strong era.
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Great result for Hayata. my favourite player at the moment.
However I think that the jnt should send Ito, ishikawa to olympics. Experience matters on the big occasions.
whoever plays japan can be proud of their whole squad
However I think that the jnt should send Ito, ishikawa to olympics. Experience matters on the big occasions.
whoever plays japan can be proud of their whole squad
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There is much bigger problem on mens side. Mizutani did not attend in singles. Niwa and yoshimura lost in early stage. Besides harimoto who keeps high level IT will be very tough for them to get any medal at the olympics.
I agree men's team for JNT isn't as deep, Harimoto is best chance for medal, don't think he can be in semi finals play-offs against Chinese men?
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This marks the first time Hirano and Hayata actually qualified for the WTTC by winning the Trials.
Congratulations specially to Hayata, one year of tough climbing and hard work, traveling all over the world, even to Paraguay, the farthest point on earth from Japan to polish/prove her strengths. In the end conclusively beating Ito & Ishikawa, the 2 selected Olympic WS candidates in front of the nation.The tears were that of joy and vindication.
Congratulations specially to Hayata, one year of tough climbing and hard work, traveling all over the world, even to Paraguay, the farthest point on earth from Japan to polish/prove her strengths. In the end conclusively beating Ito & Ishikawa, the 2 selected Olympic WS candidates in front of the nation.The tears were that of joy and vindication.
Experience matters but sometimes teams need balance with potential, I like Kasumi but don't think she will win a medal in singles. I understand why Kasumi is going and she has earnt her spot but Hina is amazing, so much promise, Japanese team made a mistake announcing their squads too early.
Hina is on the rise and I'd personally would sacrifice a spot either Kasumi or Hirano to put her in, she could get knocked out earlier but would give her good exposure.
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