The 18th Daihatsu ABC Badminton National Primary School Tournament
Minami Hokkaido Qualifying Tournament Report
Muroran-shi, a city adjacent to the famous hot spring, Noboribetsu Onsen, and also close to a number of lakes in Hokkaido like Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu. During the two days from the 25th to 26th of June, the South Hokkaido The qualifying round was held at "Muroran City Gymnasium", an exercise facility commonly used as a base and popular amongst the citizens of Muroran-shi.
On the day, about 400 boys and girls ranging from primary 1 to 6 participated. In the gymnasium equipped with 8 courts, a heated battle ensued, where the ticket to the national tournament was on the line.
The Group A Boys Finals was also an intense, gripping fight. This match, which was one between ex-team mates, became a heated one because both party were well aware of each other's styles and tactics. Their strength were equal. However, Matsumoto, who researched on Mori and based his practise on it was able to get ahead of Mori, who showed fatigue from the continuous intense rallies from his semi-finals match. Matsumoto clinched victory with a straight game.
Interview of National Tournament Competitors
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Matsumoto Yuta（Class A Boys）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Since this is my first national tournament, I am not sure what kind of opponents I will be playing against. Thus I hope to find an opportunity and win the second round.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Akane Yamaguchi
What is your dream?
I want to become strong enough to participate in the Olympics.
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Yamaya Kurumi（Class A Girls）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Winning the championship
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Natsuki Nidaira
What is your dream?
Olympic gold medal for the three of us family members
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Mori Kanta（Class A Boys）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Advancing to the third match since it has always been a lost at the second round.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Lin Dan
What is your dream?
To participate in the Olympics, and to be active as a professional badminton player.
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Takeuchi Kureha（Class A Girls）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
At least best 8.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Misaki Matsutomo
What is your dream?
To be a champion at the Olympics.
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Nishimura Koki（Class B Boys）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
"Two years ago I lost at the qualifying round but became champion at the lower league.
This year I want to win at the finals league."Who is your favourite badminton player?
Kento Momota, Sho Sasaki
What is your dream?
Participate in the Olympics and clinch a gold medal!
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Mizo Hana（Class B Girls）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Last year, I experienced regrettable feelings during the national tournament. This year, I want to win at the final tounament.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Nozomi Okuhara
What is your dream?
Badminton player.
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Harada Tomoaki（Class B Boys）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
To work hard and fight without giving up even when my opponents are powerful.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Tomoya Takashina
What is your dream?
Gold medal at the Olympics!
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Sekino Riko（Class B Girls）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
I wish to chase for the shuttle till the very end without giving up.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Takamatsu Pair
What is your dream?
Olympic Athlete
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Tomihara Rikuto（Class C Boys）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Just like today, I wish to get first place one more time.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Sho Sasaki
What is your dream?
To be a champion at the Olympics
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Goto Rin（Class C Girls）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Within third place.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Sayaka Sato
What is your dream?
Be a champion at the Olympics
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Chiba Shoma（Class C Boys）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Unlike the second place that I got today, I want to get first place.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Kento Momota
What is your dream?
Badminton player.
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Sekino Hina（Class C Girls）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
My older sister and I worked hard together. I want to win as many matches I can.
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Akane Yamaguchi
What is your dream?
Gold medal at the Olympics!
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Sugawara Kaito（Men’s Qualified through Recommendation）
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What is your goal at the Nationals?
Champion!
Who is your favourite badminton player?
Kodai Naraoka
What is your dream?
Gold medal at the Olympics
| Event | Boys | Girls | ||
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| Champion | 1st Runner-up | Champion | 1st Runner-up | |
| Class A | Matsumoto Yuta | Mori Kanta | Yamaya Kurumi | Takeuchi Kureha |
| Class B | Nishimura Koki | Harada Tomoaki | Mizo Hana | Sekino Hina |
| Class C | Tomihara Rikuto | Chiba Shoma | Goto Rin | Sekino Riko |
| Event | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1st Runner-up | |
| Class A | Matsumoto Yuta | Mori Kanta |
| Class B | Nishimura Koki | Harada Tomoaki |
| Class C | Tomihara Rikuto | Chiba Shoma |
| Event | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1st Runner-up | |
| Class A | Yamaya Kurumi | Takeuchi Kureha |
| Class B | Mizo Hana | Sekino Hina |
| Class C | Goto Rin | Sekino Riko |
From Hokkaido Primary School Badminton Federation
Mr. Hiroshi Murata (Director of Muroran District Badminton Association)
Even when looking at it from a national scale, badminton is flourishing in Hokkaido. We have been putting in effort into strengthening and for the past three years, we conducted activities like inviting China's ex-national team coach to conduct training for us. We are aiming for a further level increase.
With support from Daihatsu this year, we have received drinks and cheering items from them. This managed to hype up both guardians and children. For sports at the primary school level, support from guardians is indispensable. Especially in Hokkaido, where the medium of transport is mainly cars, the guardians have to bear some burden. In this sense, I believe that services such as the free regular inspection conducted today are extremely meaningful support.
Hokkaido was experiencing a bad period in terms of weather, fortunately Muroran was blessed with comparatively good weather. By early morning, many people were lining up at the venue entrance, anticipating the start of the event. At the reception, Daihatsu staff provided drinks and stick balloons for cheering to the visitors and participants like the players, instructors and guardians. Statements of joy were made by some of the guardians who had come to support their children. "Till now, stick balloons were only available in big tournaments like the Japan League. Having these items provided even for a primary school tournament is good as it gets us hyped up." They said.
Also, we received large numbers of application for the special event, "Free regular inspection of your car". From the applicants of the inspection, we received some words. "It was a long distance from my house to the venue, and I was worried about the condition of my car on the way here. I heard that an inspection was going on here and thus I requested it for my car. Now I can drive back in peace." An applicant commented.
Life-sized cut-outs of the Japan representative players in their uniforms were placed at the venue. Participants and visitors alike happily posed in front of them. They were enjoying the other activities aside from the matches.
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