I am also hoping to see Momota in the india open 2021.
BWF Breaking News : https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.c...4/19/yonex-sunrise-india-open-2021-postponed/
YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2021 Postponed
Monday, April 19, 2021
TEXT BY BWF STAFF
I am also hoping to see Momota in the india open 2021.
BWF Breaking News : https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.c...4/19/yonex-sunrise-india-open-2021-postponed/
YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2021 Postponed
Monday, April 19, 2021
TEXT BY BWF STAFF
As for Momota, I look forward to seeing his game at the India Open!![]()
With the postponement of the India Open, it appears that Tsuneyama's position as Japan's MS2 in the Olympic Race has been cemented. There are simply not enough tournaments left for Nishimoto to make up the points.
I'm afraid of no Olympic this year.
The Japan Ranking Circuit (National Team B+; top 32 players in each category, excluding National Team A) will be held on May 29-June 2.
I really hope these matches will be telecast over internet. Thanks kurako.
Just for fun, my limited predictions:
MS : Shimono
WS : Asuka Takahashi
MD : ??
WD : ??
XD : ??
So much for my predictions.
Tanaka Yushi was shown the door by Tonami newbie, Takahashi Ko in R1. Unbelievable!! This leaves Koga Minoru as the firm favourite in the top left quarter.
Incidentally, Sato Sayaka (former A-ranker) bared her fangs after a slow start, and went on to beat Unisys player, Kayama Miho.
Thanks kurako. I enjoy reading all your post. Do keep us updated on the results and do share your observation and impressions.
I am trying to watch the live matches as much as possible but sometimes i miss some matches. Also, I haven't been able to figure out yet the complete schedule of who vs who. I know in an age of on line language translation, it should not be to hard to find out. Players that I wouldn't want to miss watching are Shimono and Asuka Takahashi. Now, because of some post here, I must also look out for Tanaka Yushi. I understand some doubles also performed quite well in the last Japan's local tournament.
Takahashi Ko was quite impressive in his win against Tanaka Yushi, after a very slow start. Very quick on his feet and was all over the court. Tanaka was finding it difficult to end the rally. I found myself rooting for Takahashi to win so that I could see him play some more. A player to look out for if he can keep it up!
It s actually quite strange this tournament is going ahead despite the case numbers and public opposition to the major sporting event in a couple of months.Oh dear, COVID-19 is leaving its mark on the Ranking Circuit already. A JTEKT trainer tested positive for the virus just over a week ago, resulting in ten players, who had contact with him, having to withdraw from the tournament. As this is the second largest domestic tournament, it carries quite a few domestic ranking points, ... much to the chagrin of the players concerned.
Incidentally, Gondo, of Gondo/Kurihara fame, who is now affiliated to JTEKT, did not have contact with the trainer and, hence, was able to play this morning. He and Shigeta Miku of ACT SAIKYO, beat Unisys pair Onodera/Iwanaga to proceed to R2.