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I am really happy that Ishikawa has turned the corner and shown that she is still a force. I have been tracking her improvement since she was the "little sister" in the japanese team ten years ago. Her ability to keep raising her technical level over this extended period is really special, especially as she has had to endure so many defeats by the CNT. Last year it seemed clear that she had learned to up her tempo to play at a speed that would make her competitive, but unfortunately the CNT players seemed to have her number. If she can get another win tomorrow, then things will start to look a lot better for her.
It could be that the womens CNT may enter a worrying time coming up to 2020:- IShikawa, ITO, HIRANO and HAYATA have all gained significant wins against CNT, and DN and LSW and CM have started to look more vulnerable. Those who remember the loss to Singapore will perhaps think that the CNT will be seriously considering replacing the old guard with SYS, but will worry that the new generation CNT players are not quite ready for 2020
I still think CNT has best chance in next worlds and olympics but it doesnt seem totally outlandish that Japanese girls may have the courage to make something special happen
I cant wait to see what happens!!
It could be that the womens CNT may enter a worrying time coming up to 2020:- IShikawa, ITO, HIRANO and HAYATA have all gained significant wins against CNT, and DN and LSW and CM have started to look more vulnerable. Those who remember the loss to Singapore will perhaps think that the CNT will be seriously considering replacing the old guard with SYS, but will worry that the new generation CNT players are not quite ready for 2020
I still think CNT has best chance in next worlds and olympics but it doesnt seem totally outlandish that Japanese girls may have the courage to make something special happen
I cant wait to see what happens!!