Kumiko Ogura ( 小椋 久美子 ) and Reiko Shiota ( 潮田 玲子 ) Pictures

[ants]

From my archives. :) Enjoy

[ants]

My favourite Japanese Ladies Doubles

[ants]

One more non badminton picture

[LazyBuddy]

Angels.... No doubt... ;)

[Viper2005]

Which one is Kumiko?

[Badmincraze]

Which one is Kumiko?

the one on the left... in PINK... nice play by her in Danish Open

[Loh]

So now we know who to turn to for pretty badminton players. Maybe ants should show us more of his favourites from his collection so that we could also archive for him. How about another young and upcoming Japanese star, E Hiroshe? :p

Come to think of it, Japan's women's team can be a force to reckon with pretty soon, with these relatively fresh faces (including another ladies pair) added to the likes of Mori and Yonekura! :p

For 'older' photos and badminton history, another Malaysian BFer, Bbn, is our resource person. So from KL, we can find two ardent badminton fans. :)

[badMania]

One more non badminton picture

AWWW...they look really pretty here....especially Reiko Shiota!

[seawell]

AWWW...they look really pretty here....especially Reiko Shiota!
haha,me too! :D

[ants]

Among the 2 Reiko is my fav.. she reminds me of....

[badMania]

Among the 2 Reiko is my fav.. she reminds me of....

Hmm...looking at the last photo...she indeed looks like a famous Korean or Japanese actress? Couldn't recall the name though....

[JasonMichael]

These ladies make me wanna play badminton forever :)

I wished I knew them



My favourite Japanese Ladies Doubles

[khwong]

These ladies make me wanna play badminton forever :)

I wished I knew them
hey guys! control your hormone man!:D
seriously you really know them but they don't know you!

[ants]

These ladies make me wanna play badminton forever :)

I wished I knew them

If they happened to be in Msia for tournaments.. and if i'm there.. i can intro them to you.

[JasonMichael]

Thanks mate... :)

my hp is 012-3221148....

call me when u are free and we can go yam char :)

take dude... and may your excel be even more successful....



If they happened to be in Msia for tournaments.. and if i'm there.. i can intro them to you.

[ants]

My favourite Badminton Beauties...

[blckknght]

My favourite Badminton Beauties...
Is that Eriko Hirose on the left?
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[ants]

Is that Eriko Hirose on the left?
G


Yes, you are right! Its Eriko Hirose.

[sac_man]

My favourite Badminton Beauties...
the middle one "Maganda Baba eh "

[madbad]

What a nice Christmas present for us. Not to mention my day's much better now :D

[Emmanuelle]

Satoko and i met after a match in Malaysian Open this year.
she was friendly and really Nic€!! we had a good talk, though i was not that fluent in Japanese! hope to meet her again soon :)

**anyone can help to upload the photo?? i juz couldnt make it :confused: **

[Dreamzz]

Very very nice indeed. Just imagine how distracting it would be to play mixed doubles with Reiko ... :cool:

[ants]

Very very nice indeed. Just imagine how distracting it would be to play mixed doubles with Reiko ... :cool:


Tell me about it. I was so concious and made many mistakes ( trying to impress ) hahaha coz its rare to play with pretty gals. Of coz i forgot that they are professionals heheh.. so embarrasing.. but its ok. All well ends well.

[Dreamzz]

Tell me about it. I was so concious and made many mistakes ( trying to impress ) hahaha coz its rare to play with pretty gals. Of coz i forgot that they are professionals heheh.. so embarrasing.. but its ok. All well ends well.

oh, so you got to play with her eh? nice one ... the only reason i haven't sold my mp 100 is because she's still using one ...

[Makoto Kanazawa]

Can you please post pictures of Kumiko and Reiko in their match in the Japan Open. And if you can, please post pics of the whole Japanese team and their profiles. I just got so interested with them, especially with Kumiko Ogura 'cause she looks like my ex-girlfriend. THANKS

[glencomienda111]

the middle one "Maganda Baba eh "

dude are you filipino?:) i go for Reiko:D.........hey ants maybe you could ask them to play with us:p

[s1nn3r]

I just watch their game in denmark open 2005, their sounds pretty nice when screaming after winning a point.. :cool:

[cappy75]

Originally, I was hot for Reiko, but Kumiko looks alot more appealing to me after watching the ABC finals. Kumiko looks so intense... especially when she serves:cool:. Her heroics didn't go unnoticed either and that tipped the scale for me between the two of them:D.

[gogo3]

sorry,i can not speak english.only pics.:p

[Kamen]

wow! both are sooooooooooo pretty! :eek:

[Aerotus100JP]

desktop wallpaper:

http://www.yonex-tuc.com/download/imgs/w_ogura_shiota_1_1024.jpg

[ants]

Gambate! :) My fav Jap friends.

[Baderz_Jas]

Ohhh! They look very nice:D

[10th Captain]

wow!They so kawaii:)

[yannie]

Wow... Reiko is sooooo kawaii!!! I like her so much! :D
But they're both so nice as well!

[tino4]

the most prettiest (badminton) player (girl) of the world.....:)

[blckknght]

Aerotus, can you post the original picture that the wallpaper came from?
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[ants]

You can visit the Thomas Uber cup website. The Wallpaper is from there.

[Aerotus100JP]

wallpaper from :

http://www.yonex-tuc.com/english/download/index.html

[hezudao]

gotta admit, they are cute looking.

[blckknght]

ah so... was hoping there was a picture:-)

wallpaper from :

http://www.yonex-tuc.com/english/download/index.html

[ants]

Reiko in her hotel room. From another thread

[gogo3]

:p
Reiko in her hotel room. From another thread
High teen age's Reiko:p 5,6 years ago??:p

[weeyet]

yeahhhhhhhhhh, i am so fortunate to be able to see reiko n kumiko this weekend at JB Asian Badminton Championship!!!!!

Cna't wait!! haha

[alloh]

ka ka ka kawaii des Reiko .....!!!!


I love Reiko Shiota .... !!!!!
For me, she is the most beautiful badminton player.
Reiko ..... my life is reserved for you !!!

[alloh]

yeahhhhhhhhhh, i am so fortunate to be able to see reiko n kumiko this weekend at JB Asian Badminton Championship!!!!!

Cna't wait!! haha


How you so confident can see Reiko on weekend? Maybe they pack back to Japan early?
Hmmmmm.......... should I fly to Johor Bharu this weekend?
:D Is there any opportunity take photos with them?

[alloh]

Anyone has Reiko's profile?

[yannie]

yeahhhhhhhhhh, i am so fortunate to be able to see reiko n kumiko this weekend at JB Asian Badminton Championship!!!!!

Cna't wait!! haha

Really Weeyet? Hehe... That's superb, hope you enjoy :D

[terry]

Reiko in her hotel room. From another thread

I wonder what Ants doing on her room leh?? :rolleyes:

[ants]

Anyone has Reiko's profile?

Reiko or you may call her Ray is born in 1983. Believe it or not she was the top ranked junior Singles player in Japan during her high school time. Winning the Japanese Junior singles in 2000. She begin her quest in doubles only in year 2001. She also had a temporary professional stint in Holland which she was ranked 3rd in Singles during that time. Only in the year 2002 she partnered with Kumiko Ogura and Womens Doubles events.

[ants]

See if you can spot them in the group picture.
Included is also some of their personal pics. Enjoy :)

[alloh]

Reiko or you may call her Ray is born in 1983. Believe it or not she was the top ranked junior Singles player in Japan during her high school time. Winning the Japanese Junior singles in 2000. She begin her quest in doubles only in year 2001. She also had a temporary professional stint in Holland which she was ranked 3rd in Singles during that time. Only in the year 2002 she partnered with Kumiko Ogura and Womens Doubles events.


Thankz ants.
Do you have her particular? Such as height, weight, birthday? What state she lives in Japan?
Does she have personnel homepage? I can't search from Yahoo :o

[yannie]

Thankz ants.
Do you have her particular? Such as height, weight, birthday? What state she lives in Japan?
Does she have personnel homepage? I can't search from Yahoo :o

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23346&pp=18

ants already posted the info here

[ants]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23346&pp=18

ants already posted the info here


Thanks Yannie :)

[2wheels04]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23346&pp=18

ants already posted the info here

Look for player's bio on the official info page of TUC (http://www.yonex-tuc.com/english/player_pickup/index.html); some of the info given by ants matches

[alloh]

What a young girl @ 18 :p
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/allohigen/kaga_200103_sports03.jpg

She won the Women Singles Champion in Japan
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/allohigen/ws3.jpg

Women doubles Champion
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/allohigen/wd2.jpg

Wooo.... what a biggest trophy ever in badminton :D
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d166/allohigen/Bigchamp.jpg

[weeyet]

the japanese players seem don't like to take photo with fans at ABC...

[weeyet]

as bleow........

[alloh]

Oh really?
Maybe they have communication problem?
BTW, did you see Reiko Shiota? Is she really cute and beauty?

[ricksakti]

Dang...they are really hot. I heard the coach for women is from Ina, is it? Wow...

[weeyet]

Dang...they are really hot. I heard the coach for women is from Ina, is it? Wow...
yes.. Hendrawan?

[weeyet]

Some photos from ABC Johor Bahru

http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/tuc2006/img/11/05.jpg
Left: Jpn's 2nd doubles Tomomi, Reiko, Kumiko, 2nd doubles Aki



http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/tuc2006/img/11/08.jpg
(LEFT PHOTO):
From left: 3rd doubles Miyuki, Eriko, 3rd singles Yu

(RIGHT PHOTO):
From Left: 3rd doubles Satoko, Kanako, Kaori

[alloh]

Thankz Weeyet for the photos

[weeyet]

Thankz Weeyet for the photos
Haha, I know you're "Rei-chan" 's fans :D

[Aerotus100JP]

desktop wallpaper

[ants]

Frm my album... enjoy.

[fishmilk]

i love reiko! she's the cutest badminton player ever!

[ants]

Reiko Shiota and Kumiko Ogura in action during UC.

[ants]

More pics here.. enjoy fellas. :)

[Baderz_Jas]

Thnx ants for these cute pics :D they are lovely!!!

[Kuan Ye]

Yea...very indeed lovely :) Seldom see those japanese players wan...

[ricksakti]

Post more pics of them,Pls... Do you have to movie they are playing during the uber?

[fukusami16]

Hi..Anybody knows who is the japanese girls team singles coach?,,..I heard its from indon ?...

[alloh]

Hi..Anybody knows who is the japanese girls team singles coach?,,..I heard its from indon ?...


Yes... the legend of Indon, 叶诚旺

[fukusami16]

Can i noe who is the legend ?

[alloh]

Can i noe who is the legend ?

:D 叶诚旺, Hendrawan

[fukusami16]

But that during the interval..i saw park joo bong came for coaching...i cant see hendrawan...

[ochan]

Hendrawan is Indonesian girls team singles coach until now..

[Loh]

This is Hendrawan, arms folded, at the ABC in City Stadium, JB. I suppose Hendrawan did not want too much publicity then as he was the new women's coach of the Japanese team. He rather let Park Joo Bong do all the talking.

[ctjcad]

This is Hendrawan, arms folded, at the ABC in City Stadium, JB. I suppose Hendrawan did not want too much publicity then as he was the new women's coach of the Japanese team. He rather let Park Joo Bong do all the talking.
Loh,
hmm, from the pics, the guy *resembles* Hendrawan..But IMO, looking closely again from the side profile and front, i don't think he's Hendrawan..
Hmm, i or anyone else, will try to find a pic of Hendrawan and compare the 2 individuals...:rolleyes:
No wonder, i saw few posts mentioning that Hendrawan has moved to Japan to coach..But recently in Indonesian media, they said Hendrawan is still the INA women's coach....I'm confused..:rolleyes: :confused: :p

[Loh]

Loh,
hmm, from the pics, the guy *resembles* Hendrawan..But IMO, looking closely again from the side profile and front, i don't think he's Hendrawan..
Hmm, i or anyone else, will try to find a pic of Hendrawan and compare the 2 individuals...:rolleyes:
No wonder, i saw few posts mentioning that Hendrawan has moved to Japan to coach..But recently in Indonesian media, they said Hendrawan is still the INA women's coach....I'm confused..:rolleyes: :confused: :p

Maybe someone who knows Hendrawan personally can verify? ;)

Although I have seen Hendrawan some years back during one of the Singapore Opens, I knew him then as having quite a good crop of hair, still relatively short, but not balding! :p

In these pics, Hendrawan seems heavier although his height is somewhat similar to the Hendrawan that I knew before. My young friend who accompanied me to the ABC used to be a national player of another country and it was he who pointed out 'Hendrawan' to me. And I have read in this Forum that Hendrawan, together with a few other coaches, have left PBSI. There was no strong objection to reject this as being the truth, ie. that the person in the pic is Hendrawan! :)

[eskey]

hahahahaha, i am sure that he is not Hendrawan, very obvious if you see those pictures again.....no wonder i was so confused with the posts saying hendrawan is coaching JPN team.

[ochan]

as I said, Hendrawan is Indonesian girls team coach.. the man in the picture is not Hendrawan, I think.. he looks a bit fater than Hendrawam

[Loh]

as I said, Hendrawan is Indonesian girls team coach.. the man in the picture is not Hendrawan, I think.. he looks a bit fater than Hendrawam

You don't seem to be very sure either! :confused:

[ochan]

You don't seem to be very sure either! :confused:

check this out

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/vb/showpost.php?p=194022&postcount=15

maybe it's help

[zzz...]

That is definitely not Hendrawan, just look at the jacket, there is a Japan flag. He is definitely a Japanese.

[ctjcad]

Maybe someone who knows Hendrawan personally can verify? ;)

Although I have seen Hendrawan some years back during one of the Singapore Opens, I knew him then as having quite a good crop of hair, still relatively short, but not balding! :p

In these pics, Hendrawan seems heavier although his height is somewhat similar to the Hendrawan that I knew before. My young friend who accompanied me to the ABC used to be a national player of another country and it was he who pointed out 'Hendrawan' to me. And I have read in this Forum that Hendrawan, together with a few other coaches, have left PBSI. There was no strong objection to reject this as being the truth, ie. that the person in the pic is Hendrawan! :)
boy, it sure is hard to distinguish...only way is for Hendrawan to confirm himself for us..:p
hmm, well, i don't know him personally, but for comparison purpose, i've got some pictures of Hendrawan albeit some from 4-5 yrs. back but have 1 recently from last yr(SC)...True, the receding hair seems to be the biggest resemblance..But the guy wearing the Japanese jacket *could be* Hendrawan with some added weight, thus making him look "chubbier" on the cheek..:rolleyes: ;) :)

First 5 pics of Hendrawan..
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19661&stc=1&d=1147712441
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19663&stc=1&d=1147712441
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19665&stc=1&d=1147712441
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19666&stc=1&d=1147712441
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19667&stc=1&d=1147712441

[ants]

more of their pics here

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23346&highlight=reiko

[gogo3]

kumiko & reiko pics:p :p

[ants]

My gal Reiko here have some other skills beside Badminton.

[ants]

Here are some of Reiko's Pics. Enjoy guys.

[ants]

Here is more of Reiko in Action.

[ants]

Enjoy the pics again.

[seawell]

Enjoy the pics from japan website!

http://www.mainichi-msn.co.jp/sports/spodol/

[nSmash]

For Shiota Reiko and Ogura Kumiko fans! Enjoy!

http://www.mainichi-msn.co.jp/sports/spodol/graph/005/
http://www.mainichi-msn.co.jp/sports/spodol/graph/006/

[Avatar]

i love shiota! come to me! cutiest asian top female player!!

thx for sharing da pics!

[Dreamzz]

so that's where ants got the pictures from! :D
i knew he was scouring the net in search of pics of them ... :p

[jamesd20]

The previous thread and the new on have been merged as they are the same.

[ants]

My fav japanese pair.. as usual. :)

[ants]

Its enought for this time.... :)

[yannie]

great pics.. reiko and kumiko have nice skin. i like reiko's hairdo. ;)

[ants]

Generally Japanese girls have that type of skin.

[Baderz_Jas]

Thanks for all those lovely pics :rolleyes: :D :p haha ;)
They both look great :D :p

[ants]

Special Pose for us. :)

[Dreamzz]

guys are shameless in their support of pretty girls.

oh what the heck, gambatte rei-chan!!!!
:D :D

[Alaric]

Hey I don't mind admiting that I'm shallow when it comes to girls as pretty as this! ;)

I wish I could find a mixed doubles partner that looked that hot, I wouldn't even care if she was rubbish! (Well actually I might a bit :p )

[Pete LSD]

Ants,

Are you sure those are special photos for BF'ers? Do they know BF site?

[ants]

They dont know BF site. Its for my personal use and i think it was also in some Jap site. I just post it for u guys.

Its really unfortunate that i didnt manage to meet them During the MO! It would be nice to catch up with them and bring them around KL to eat. Maybe the coming WC is when i shall meet them again hopefully.

[cheeyf]

They dont know BF site. Its for my personal use and i think it was also in some Jap site. I just post it for u guys.

Its really unfortunate that i didnt manage to meet them During the MO! It would be nice to catch up with them and bring them around KL to eat. Maybe the coming WC is when i shall meet them again hopefully.

wow ants
u r really a fan of reiko/kumiko
hehe
i saw them playing in MO semis
we were supporting them as well
haha
but x get 2 meet them
2 bad they lost 2 INA
but they played well n also beat YW/ZJW
hope i can meet them in WC 2
maybe u can invite them 4 our gathering
sure many reiko/kumiko fans wil be hepi
hehe:)

[yannie]

Reiko Shiota
Malaysia Open 2007

[Alaric]

And she's wearing a Real Madrid shirt too!
How cool can you get! :cool:

Thanks for the pic Yannie. :D

[yannie]

And she's wearing a Real Madrid shirt too!
How cool can you get! :cool:

Thanks for the pic Yannie. :D

Haha! Agree. That's why she's my favourite Japanese player. ;)

[gaDEfan]

are they approachable to take a foto?

[ants]

Another one for the BC members. Sorry for the quality. Used a PnS camera. Ogura look a little haggard. Its breakfast time.

[ants]

Another one from their newest endorsment deal

[Dreamzz]

reiko's stomach looks a bit strange, like there's something stick out from under her top.

[seawell]

Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota in 2007 China Masters

photo by seawell

http://photo.163.com/photos/yonexbadminton/35299751/#p3

[wilfredlgf]

Reiko is probably the only reason why I actually sit down to watch the women's game.

[Dreamzz]

Reiko is probably the only reason why I actually sit down to watch the women's game.

ah, you're what is known as a DOM ---> dirty old man.

by the way, i'm president of the club .... gambatte rei-chan!

;)

[seawell]

Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/special/beijing/pre/column/200612/at00011631.html

[ants]

Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/special/beijing/pre/column/200612/at00011631.html


Please dont repost the pics. Its already in the thread.

[wilfredlgf]

ah, you're what is known as a DOM ---> dirty old man.

by the way, i'm president of the club .... gambatte rei-chan!

;)
Well, what can I say except plea guilty at being a young, hot blooded male. :)

[llpjlau]

Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/special/beijing/pre/column/200612/at00011631.html


who's that beside kumiko ogura in the first picture??

[ants]

who's that beside kumiko ogura in the first picture??

Park Joo Bong and Kanako Yonekura.

[Krisna]

who's that beside kumiko ogura in the first picture??

I was about to ask the same thing... :p Kanako is pretty cute too! Long live Japan! :D

[OneToughBirdie]

I was about to ask the same thing... :p Kanako is pretty cute too! Long live Japan! :D
Krisna...your eyes are all over the places from Febe to Kanako to ......LOL!!:D

[Krisna]

I am single and in INA we are allowed to have FOUR wives! ;) :D:D

[seawell]

Olympic Special: BADMINTON/ Kumiko OGURA and Reiko SHIOTA
08/08/2007

Medal hopefuls set sights on Beijing


It's exactly a year before the start of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and athletes are hard at work preparing for the Games.

We asked five of Japan's likely podium challengers to take a brief rest from their busy schedules to give their thoughts on the Aug. 8-24 Olympics.

Judoka Ryoko Tani is seeking a third-straight gold medal and first as a mother, swimmer Kosuke Kitajima says he wants to win a gold for his coach, table-tennis star Ai Fukuhara has pledged to put in a better performance in her second trip to the Games, while badminton doubles pair Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota say they're ready to make their Olympic dreams a reality.

The Asahi Shimbun

* * *

Kumiko Ogura: I first began thinking about the Olympics when I started playing doubles with Reiko.

We were attending different high schools, but eight years ago when we were both in the first year of senior high school, we were paired off in doubles for the first time at a special all-Japan junior training camp.

It didn't feel like it was our first time together because we were in sync emotionally and there was nothing strange about the pairing. That is what really surprised me.

The following year, people began saying, "You should aim for Beijing," and that's when I began thinking about what it would mean to appear in the Olympics.

Reiko Shiota: Until I was partnered with Kumiko, I wasn't very interested in doubles, but it became more fun because we were beating pairs older than us as well as appearing in international tournaments. When we were deciding what to do after graduating (from senior high school), we talked about trying to end up at the same place. That's how we both ended up with jobs at Sanyo Electric Co.

Ogura: When we failed to qualify for the 2004 Athens Olympics, it really hit home how much I wanted to take part in the Games. I was injured at that time and we had to give up on the qualifying for the Olympics midway through. It was especially frustrating because we are a doubles pair.

Since then, we have tried our best to come out on top. This time, we've decided to make it a four-year challenge to make it to Beijing.

Shiota: I don't think we failed to make the Olympics because Ogucchi (Ogura's nickname) was hurt. At that time, I only had a vague sense of what it meant to go to the Olympics.

However, I realized for the first time that I really wanted to appear in the Olympics when we had to bow out in such an inconclusive sort of way.

Four years ago, it was still an unclear dream of mine, but now it is more than just a goal but something I definitely want to accomplish.

Ogura and Shiota: We are now in the process of participating in various qualifying tournaments overseas for the Beijing Olympics. The competition started in May and will continue until next April.

* * *

Kumiko Ogura, 24, is originally from Mie Prefecture. Reiko Shiota, 23, is originally from Fukuoka Prefecture. The pair won the bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games.(IHT/Asahi: August 8,2007)

[seawell]

No.5 Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota

http://www.tokyo2016.or.jp/en/special/message/5.html

[z3048018]

i think i'll switch to Sanyo ;):p:D

[Zuo.L]

last month i met them in Chengdu.Reiko so kawaii !!!! So Q~~

[Dreamzz]

No.5 Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota

http://www.tokyo2016.or.jp/en/special/message/5.html

thanks for the article, i would have been devastated if i had qualified for the olympics but had to withdraw due to injuries.

[LI De Quan]

I like both of them!!!

[vtdl88]

Can someone explain that they both work for Sanyo? Is that mean they are Sanyo employees and not exactly a pro (living off prize winning and endorsement money)? Being from Japan and so pretty, they would get a lot more endorsement money from companies like Yonex which practical own the badminton sport. Anyone has any insight?

[LazyBuddy]

Can someone explain that they both work for Sanyo? Is that mean they are Sanyo employees and not exactly a pro (living off prize winning and endorsement money)? Being from Japan and so pretty, they would get a lot more endorsement money from companies like Yonex which practical own the badminton sport. Anyone has any insight?

I don't think they are really employees for Sanyo. I think mostly Sanyo is the sponsor for the pro league / team which they are playing for. :rolleyes:

[Omegamiko]

From what I've heard, from interviews and such, they are actually employed by Sanyo, and from the workplace is where the doubles pair met. Sanyo additionally sponsors their sports activities because they are able to go pro. And even in Japan, it's pretty well known that internationally, Badminton is unfortunately not a high paying career, even with endorsements and prize money (It's not like Tennis, with million dollar paychecks), so a 9 to 5 job is probably necessary, especially at their tournament win rate, the Chinese seem to be an unstoppable barrier, I doubt they could make enough to survive a Japanese lifestyle. The only places where badminton can really be made into a career is like China, where the government employs you to play and pays for your lifestyle, and places like Malaysia or Indonesia, where you are pretty much elevated to God-hood for mastering the sport.

But they're doing very well this World Championship. I'm pulling for them!

[vtdl88]

That is sad to hear. Why I say that? Mostly because Yonex is a Japanese company and is THE major sponsor for badminton. We, the consumers, pay a premium for the Yonex brand from rackets, to shuttlecocks, to shoes, to clothing, and you name it. Can't they give a little special preference to one of their best players. Not to mention that they are beautiful and can easily be their models to promote their products. Anyone from Yonex reading this ;)

[Omegamiko]

That may be true, but that premium is often recycled into the numerous tournaments Yonex sponsors. In fact, Yonex probably sponsors every international tournament that has any affect on one's ranking points, and as you can see from the numerous player endorsements and billboards at the stadiums already, Yonex hardly needs Japanese endorsement, its pretty clear cut to the Japanese that they are indeed the best, and the only brand that can compete in the Japanese eyes is fellow home-grown Gosen.

However large Yonex may seem to be in our eyes, they aren't omnipotent. It takes numerous huge sponsors to sponsor a tennis grand slam winner's prize money. With Yonex often being the sole large sponsor (Proton, BAM, Victor, Kason, SOTX, hardly scratch the surface), they can't possibly support the livelihoods of every professional circuit player along with their own business agendas. Especially if their own Japanese players aren't the no. 1s.

[kwun]

Can someone explain that they both work for Sanyo? Is that mean they are Sanyo employees and not exactly a pro (living off prize winning and endorsement money)? Being from Japan and so pretty, they would get a lot more endorsement money from companies like Yonex which practical own the badminton sport. Anyone has any insight?

they are being endorsed/sponsored by Yonex too.

[vtdl88]

they are being endorsed/sponsored by Yonex too.

I realized that they are. But if players from the biggest sponsor's own country can't get enough endorsement to make a living. That is sad for the sport. Well, can't solve the world's problem here :crying:

[Jinky]

very nice...especially Reiko

[dranmo]

Just got news from a friend
Shiota Reiko has a BOYFRIEND!!!!

http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20070821-OHT1T00040.htm

ARRRR~~~
thank god i am Ogura fans
kakakaa

[Omegamiko]

Oh Man....you hear that? The *pop pop pop pop pop* sound? That's the sound of millions of hearts breaking all over the world :P.

[Alaric]

I'm so sad now, I think I'm going to cry! :crying:
I guess it just wasn't meant to be. He-he. ;)

[oiseau]

http://www.sanspo.com/sokuho/070821/sokuho035.html (in Japanese)

don't worry guys, this news article says Reiko denied the coverage, saying they'er just good friends, she hasn't seen the guy for tight scheduling of trainings and games. Another news also reported that a management office of the comedian officially denied 2's dating.

I don't know the truth though, you may love to trust her comment at this time *grin*

[ants]

http://www.sanspo.com/sokuho/070821/sokuho035.html (in Japanese)

don't worry guys, this news article says Reiko denied the coverage, saying they'er just good friends, she hasn't seen the guy for tight scheduling of trainings and games. Another news also reported that a management office of the comedian officially denied 2's dating.

I don't know the truth though, you may love to trust her comment at this time *grin*

I did asked her if she got bf or not. She told me no. :). Its confirmed by Ogura as well. hehehe

[ants]

Rei-Chan and Ogucchi showing off their medals to fans

[ants]

One more at the podium

[yannie]

Reiko's smile is so cute..

Btw, who is that rumoured guy? Can't read Japanese.. Hehehe..

[beebubaby]

Here is the news article in English: http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2007/08/21/the_comedian_and_the_badminton_beauty.shtml

[yannie]

thx.. i see.. a comedian.. hehehehe..

[dranmo]

hey guys~~
its coming!!!
OGUSHIO ROAD TO BEIJIN
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4096820156/
I order mine and waiting~

[yy_ling]

are you guys, really going to get their numbers and hit on them?

[jeeves]

Park Joo Bong and Kanako Yonekura.

Park Joo Bong is coaching the Japanese team? Wow...

[ants]

Park Joo Bong is coaching the Japanese team? Wow...

Yeah.. he has been coaching them for years.

[sweetluv]

a great coach who brings great success to the japanese team... wonderful.....

[Go_Green]

wonder when shiota/ogura will beat the chinese team to get olympic medal..

shito is so cuteeee

[Go_Green]

wonder when shiota/ogura will beat the chinese team to get olympic medal..

shito is so cuteeee:):)

[seawell]

2006 Japan National Badminton Championships Women's singles, women's doubles semi-finals

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/nzW3pfRjTwg/


2006 Japan National Badminton Championships Women's singles, women's doubles finals

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/L8axJ-qTNnQ/

[ants]

I love this picture. ... words just can't describe the purity of happiness. Just want to share the pic from their new book which i got from Japan recently.

[Dreamzz]

they have a new book?
is it an autobiography?

[Car_fan]

They seem like really good friends. :D

[llpjlau]

They seem like really good friends. :D

i suppose they have to be

[samuel882]

I love this picture. ... words just can't describe the purity of happiness. Just want to share the pic from their new book which i got from Japan recently.

And this pics shows the real friendship can be gained from a partnership in any sports..:) A Lesson for KKK/TBH :cool: ;)

[Winnie Lim1314]

omg...ants,thx!wat a great pic!i luv Kumiko very very much!i will say 'watashi wa kumiko chan ga dai suki desu' 2 Kumiko if i meet her!

[ctjcad]

omg...ants,thx!wat a great pic!i luv Kumiko very very much!i will say 'watashi wa kumiko chan ga dai suki desu' 2 Kumiko if i meet her!
..then reply "domo arigatou gozaimasu no tameni anata no sanji"..;)

[Winnie Lim1314]

hehe...hopefully...haha...but really hope 2 meet her...lol...r u a fans of them???

[Car_fan]

Ants right? I hope you dont mind me asking this, but are Kumiko and Reiko best friends off court or only mutual friends?

[ants]

Ants right? I hope you dont mind me asking this, but are Kumiko and Reiko best friends off court or only mutual friends?

They are best of friends. They have been together for so many yrs already. They also have other close friends in the team.

[Car_fan]

They are best of friends. They have been together for so many yrs already. They also have other close friends in the team.

That's nice. Thanks!

[samuel882]

Any idea why did they withdraw from MACAU open ?

[supasweetnic]

wow!! they're both real beauties!!!

[ants]

Autographed books by them recently

[cooler]

In video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vctH2-uMSEU

i wanna try that hit the shuttle tube drill

[ants]

Thats clip so long ago... its been ages.. but its good to see it again.

[Dreamzz]

Autographed books by them recently

you lucky bugger!
say, can i pass you something for them to autograph?
:D

[s1nn3r]

how much?

Quality?

[Loh]

Some pics of our Japanese pair against China's Gao and Huang:

[z3048018]

hitting the tube was pretty awesome..very accurate indeed :eek::eek:

[ants]

how much?

Quality?

Didn't get what you mean....

[funnymei89]

ants,where u bought that book??u went to jpn???

[wooncc]

Didn't get what you mean....

Ahahaha, slnner is talking about the books, not bcoz of them...

[Wong8Egg]

WD can be very interesting to watch if every pairs is like this japan's pair.

[funnymei89]

i find this pair very motivating....if they win the shot,they will like shout of hah....very interesting see both of them play....

[Winnie Lim1314]

i find this pair very motivating....if they win the shot,they will like shout of hah....very interesting see both of them play....

yayaya....they lik 2 shout loudly...lol...:Dfunny n will make me happy when i see them playing...:)like them very much!

[violeen4]

One more non badminton picture

so sweet! i started to like both of them now. ants, intro me to them also yea if they happen to be at malaysia tournaments. :)

[cooler]

in music video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyL-LQNh45c (K.Ogura)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CfUVa_vF4 ( R. Shiota)

[ctjcad]

in music video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyL-LQNh45c (K.Ogura)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CfUVa_vF4 ( R. Shiota)
..the choice of music, in each video, is surely interesting; one of elegance whilst the other, hmm, how should i say it......"inelegance"??:confused::p...maybe our wilfredlgf has some comments?!..:confused:;)

[cooler]

..the choice of music, in each video, is surely interesting; one of elegance whilst the other, hmm, how should i say it......"inelegance"??:confused::p...maybe our wilfredlgf has some comments?!..:confused:;)

i think it's depends who composed it.

[Winnie Lim1314]

in music video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyL-LQNh45c (K.Ogura)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CfUVa_vF4 ( R. Shiota)

cooler,thanks!!!i luv it!thanks a lot...i've been searched this for a long time...

[Oldhand]

Extracted from:
http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2007/08/index.shtml

The Comedian and the Badminton Beauty
August 21, 2007

Two rising stars from quite different worlds have been romantically linked.

It was revealed yesterday that handsome comedian Tokui Yoshimi (32, photo top left) is dating top badminton cutie Shiota Reiko (23, photo bottom left).

Tokui is the boke half of the duo Tutorial, who took the comedy world by storm when they won the annual M-1 Grand Prix and ¥10 million in 2006 while still relative unknowns. Together with partner Fukuda Mitsunori (32), he is now a regular face on TV. He is expected to go far not only because of his looks but also his comic ability, and he was runner-up in this year's R-1 Grand Prix for solo comedy acts.

Shiota and doubles partner Ogura Kumiko (24) have been Japan champions for the last three years running, and just last weekend they won the bronze medal at the World Badminton Championships. The pair are known as "OguShio" are are popular as much due to their good looks as their medal-winning ability. Shiota is due to publish a photo book next month, a relative rarity for sports stars.

The badminton pair and the comedy duo met when they were teamed up for a double date on a TV show in February 2006. Though the date was only meant to be for entertainment, it led to one real-life romance after a somewhat drunk Tokui expressed his feelings for Shiota. It's just a shame the word "shuttlecock" doesn't have the same comedy potential in Japanese!

[llpjlau]

what's shuttlecock in japanese?

[roller]

wish they were my colleagues!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s11ckFW1_fA&mode=related&search=

[ctjcad]

Extracted from:
http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2007/08/index.shtml

The Comedian and the Badminton Beauty
August 21, 2007

..this news made headline a few months ago..(forgot when did it appear here):confused::p

what's shuttlecock in japanese?
羽根 - hane
はね - hane
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E3%81%AF%E3%81%AD
http://www.docoja.com:8080/kanji/kansear?dbname=kokug&sword=shuttlecock&stype=1

[llpjlau]

wish they were my colleagues!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s11ckFW1_fA&mode=related&search=

they actually have jobs apart from full-time training?

[george@chongwei]

http://img1.qq.com/2008/pics/5481/5481814.jpg (http://2008.qq.com/a/20070819/000021_2.htm)

[george@chongwei]

http://img1.qq.com/2008/pics/5481/5481816.jpg (http://2008.qq.com/a/20070819/000021_4.htm)

[ulicquel]

hey does anyone know where exactly they work?
I know Ogura is from Mie and Shiota is from Kyoto both are near where I live so maybe I should visit sometime :)

[wilfredlgf]

hey does anyone know where exactly they work?
I know Ogura is from Mie and Shiota is from Kyoto both are near where I live so maybe I should visit sometime :)
Get her to speak in her native accent!

[Oldhand]

hey does anyone know where exactly they work?
I know Ogura is from Mie and Shiota is from Kyoto both are near where I live so maybe I should visit sometime :)
Perhaps you should visit this first...
http://www.sanyo.co.jp/social/badminton/ :D

[Oldhand]

Also:

It's not just Reiko Shiota and Kumiko Ogura who work at Sanyo.
There's also Kaori Mori and Eriko Hirose :cool:

I wonder if they need help :p

[Sealman]

Ogura and Shiota sanyo website:

https://www.ogushio.sanyo.com

[jgao_net]

this is going to sound really weird, but does keiko shiota remind you of kkk at all?

[llpjlau]

no she doesn't. it DOES sound weird.

[wilfredlgf]

I don't think there are KKK branches in Japan... ?

[wilfredlgf]

this is going to sound really weird, but does keiko shiota remind you of kkk at all?
I don't think there are KKK branches in Japan... ?

I mean what would they be fighting for?

[Oldhand]

this is going to sound really weird, but does keiko shiota remind you of kkk at all?
'keiko' shiota should remind you to check your spelling :D
and you're spot on... it does sound really weird :rolleyes:

[ulicquel]

Being in Japan has a lot of perks :P and last night as I was reading this board who pops up on TV? Ogura and shiota!!! :)
They were on a late night interview show :)
I recorded it using my phone and wanted to upload it but I can't seem to transfer to my computer :( will see what I can do

[llpjlau]

I don't think there are KKK branches in Japan... ?

I mean what would they be fighting for?

when there is nothing to fight for, people usually come up with other useless issues like obesity or maybe even favorite badminton brand.

[Oldhand]

when there is nothing to fight for, people usually come up with other useless issues like obesity or maybe even favorite badminton brand.
...or maybe even favourite badminton player :D :D :D

[seawell]

Japan's national championships

The Japanese national championships were also held this weekend. In women's doubles, Kumiko Ogura/Reiko Shiota beat Satoko Suetsuna/Miyuki Maeda 21-17, 17-21, 21-9.

[george@chongwei]

wow,:eek::eek::eek:
the trophy is damn big!!!

[Oldhand]

wow,:eek::eek::eek:
the trophy is damn big!!!

who's looking at the trophy anyway :rolleyes:

[Reiko]

What string does Rei-Chan usually use?

[wilfredlgf]

What string does Rei-Chan usually use?
"Why do you ask questions that you already know the answer to, Charles?".


who's looking at the trophy anyway :rolleyes:
With the badminton geeks on here, I'd venture a guess at a few...

[Reiko]

Charles who????

[wilfredlgf]

It was a line from Magneto to Professor X in the first X-Men movie...

[Reiko]

Oh sorry.. Didn't get that..

[robin7]

Japan's national championships

The Japanese national championships were also held this weekend. In women's doubles, Kumiko Ogura/Reiko Shiota beat Satoko Suetsuna/Miyuki Maeda 21-17, 17-21, 21-9.
How come the trophies are at different sizes? It appears to me as WS champion and runner-up instead of WD.:rolleyes:

[ants]

Those trophies are considered ok size... you have not seen bigger ones given in tourneys in Japan yet. Usually the trophies are bigger and comes together with a certificate as well.

[Oldhand]

How come the trophies are at different sizes?
The prettier you are, the bigger the trophy :D
That should explain it :p

[cooler]

tripped bunny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF7MD2xAjjo

[Oldhand]

Those trophies are considered ok size... you have not seen bigger ones given in tourneys in Japan yet. Usually the trophies are bigger and comes together with a certificate as well.
Well, they could always use them for weight-training :cool:

[cooler]

go-go's moment for Ogura and shiota (male) fans. :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDNX31AgdLo

[Qidong]

go-go's moment for Ogura and shiota (male) fans. :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDNX31AgdLo

Don't get it. Anyone can translate Japanese. What the point of showing them taking off their warmup pants? :confused:

[ants]

That was a 1/2 gameshow. Reiko and Ogura was invited to do some tricks and also talk about their badminton life. Someone smart enought to edit it ahahha..

[george@chongwei]

That was a 1/2 gameshow. Reiko and Ogura was invited to do some tricks and also talk about their badminton life. Someone smart enought to edit it ahahha..
so do u have the gameshow video??
pls upload it..

[ants]

so do u have the gameshow video??
pls upload it..

Nope i dont have the gameshow video. I was there at the set.

[ongwh]

I just saw reiko and ogura this morning same flight with me from seoul!!I didnt know who they were until i saw this japanese beauty which brings me here searching who she is and she turns out to be Reiko. I cant stop looking at her, trust me, she looks much prettier than the pictures u see here...gosh!!!!

[jhirata]

Oh yeah.. I saw a Tv show like two weeks ago in Japan, where Reiko and Kumiko were invited to perform their smashes and stuff.. A K1 fighter smashed a shuttle at 150kmh, and Ogura Kumiko only smashed it at 160kmh .. They then played 2vs4 against wrestlers, soccer players, golf players, etc.. lol They commented that though they're very famous now in Japan, nobody ever talks to them even if they dress in obvious ways to show that they're Ogu-Shio.. lol

[JohnDaisuke]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1FPKk6OSUx8

[jhirata]

Yeah.. that's the one I saw.

[JohnDaisuke]

cute pairs tho...

[scann]

Took these pictures in MO08 Round 2. Just to share with you all.

[george@chongwei]

http://www.badzine.info/images/stories/News/Mas3-%20Japan.jpg

[wilfredlgf]

http://www.badzine.info/images/stories/News/Mas3-%20Japan.jpg
"How you doin' ?".

;)

*please please someone get the joke or I'll be upset!*

[azabaz_ipoh]

would joey go for japanese girls? absolutely!!!!! :D

[dunker]

"How you doin' ?".

;)

*please please someone get the joke or I'll be upset!*


Joey from friends??? sorry i dont get it.:o:o:p

[wilfredlgf]

would joey go for japanese girls? absolutely!!!!! :DHow you doin' ? ;)

[Dreamzz]

How you doin' ? ;)

buaya alert!
:D

[smash_master]

Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota are some of the best looking ladies that play doubles, plus there good too. Thanks for posting all these picture sof them i love seeing them keep em comming.

[Qidong]

Kumiko Ogura and Reiko Shiota are some of the best looking ladies that play doubles, plus there good too. Thanks for posting all these picture sof them i love seeing them keep em comming.

To promote badminton, we definitely need more players like Ogura/Shiota. :)

[ants]

Japan has up and coming ladies doubles also. But OguShio is the most well known so far.

[smash_master]

To promote badminton, we definitely need more players like Ogura/Shiota. :)

haha deffinetly, there are some really pretty female players out there for sure and these two are deffinetly some of them.

[d65up2]

Reiko is too Sexy!! can't resist her

[OneToughBirdie]

Reiko is too Sexy!! can't resist her
Since you can't resist, who are you gonna do???:p:D:rolleyes:

[yannie]

Reiko is too Sexy!! can't resist her
lmao!!! have u made up with ur mind???
maria, febby, rani.. now reiko? :D

[d65up2]

lmao!!! have u made up with ur mind???
maria, febby, rani.. now reiko? :D


Well Maria is taken.....Reiko is unrealistic due to language barrier....

I'd go with Rani

[Dreamzz]

Well Maria is taken.....Reiko is unrealistic due to language barrier....

I'd go with Rani

hahaha, i like the way you talk.
full of confidence, misplaced perhaps, but full of it anyway!
:D

[wilfredlgf]

We like guys with idealism - it lets us less fortunate ones to be born unlike Brad Pitt a sliver of hope.