Kumiko Ogura will officially announce her Retirement from Badminton today. She will not be playing in International and LOCAL Japanese tournament anymore. There will be a Retirement Ceremony to appreciate and give thanks for her Badminton contribution. Wish i can be there...
So sad to hear that, what she is planning to do after retirement since she will not be playing in International and LOCAL Japanese tournament anymore?
i think she's not great.....but.... just average,,, btw,,, good luck for her next career... i hope that she find the best way to her life.... Jia You....
Ogura of 'Ogu-Shio' doubles fame to retire DAITO, Japan, Jan. 12 KYODO Kumiko Ogura, one half of the ''Ogu-Shio'' doubles pair who became pin-ups after popularizing badminton in Japan, called time on her career Tuesday, citing a lingering stomach ailment as her main reason for leaving the sport.
well the most sad thing in earth is when u need to leave what u love so much:crying: hope she do well in future all the best in future
Looks like she got a little emotional in the pics. Let's hope she regains her health first. All the best to her in her future career, whatever that might be.
shame, but i must admit she would not be as famous if her partner had not been one rei-chan. harsh i know, but true ....
A recent article on Kimiko Ogura's new focus on developing junior badminton. http://www.yonex.co.jp/news/2010/06/1006151100.html Translation: http://translate.google.com/transla...o.jp/news/2010/06/1006151100.html&sl=ja&tl=en