I struggled trying to edit the original Japanese PDF... I seriously need to become more computer literate. You are right about the livestreaming...JSports may have purchased the filming rights. The Saishunkan vs. Yonex match will be shown on November 8 on JSports-on-Demand (a subscription service). Unfortunately, Momota's match (NTT vs. Mitsubishi Motors) is off the radar completely. I really do not understand the machinations going on.
Jeremy named Japan’s mixed doubles coach Friday, 10 Nov 2017 KUALA LUMPUR: Jeremy Gan has been named as Japan’s mixed doubles coach and his task is to produce winners at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. He will start work next January and his last day with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is next Wednesday. The 38-year-old Jeremy, whose appointment was announced by Japan BA head coach Park Joo-bong yesterday, is excited to begin his new coaching adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun. “Japan has grown into a strong badminton nation and I’m happy to be part of it now,” said Jeremy, who was honoured that Joo-bong has given him the privilege to be a coach with him." “Coach Park is a legend. I’m sure I’ll learn much from him. This stint will help enhance my coaching knowledge. I see this as an opportunity to improve my credentials as a coach." “Japan has good players in all events, except mixed doubles. I’m honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of changing their mixed doubles fortunes.” [Source]
Malaysia doesn't have so much XD talent either. CPS and GLY were a standout pair, but I struggle to see other contenders for world/Olympic medals.
Mr. Jeremy Gan Wye Teck named Japan’s mixed doubles national coach for 2018 - Toward Tokyo 2020 - Nippon Badminton Association (President Tamisuke Watanuki, in Shibuya, Tokyo) named a Malaysia’s men’s doubles national team coach, a 38-year old Mr. Jeremy Gan Wye Teck, as the new coach of the Japan national team. His appointment is a part of a strategy to build up the Japan national team towards the coming Olympic Games, which is to be held in our home ground. He will commence his new position effective January 1, 2018 as a coach for the national mixed doubles squad. Mr. Gan has served as a men’s doubles coach with the Badminton Association of Malaysia for the past 15 years, raised players such as Tan Wee Kiong, Woon Khe Wei, Chan Peng Soon, Goh Liu Ying, Goh V Shem and many more. He also produced 2016 Rio men’s doubles silver medalists Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong and also in the mixed doubles event. The current contract between Mr. Jeremy Gan and Badminton Association of Malaysia will last until the end of December 2017. Brief outline of Mr. Jeremy Gan Wye Teck • Nationality: Malaysia • Date of Birth: January 24, 1979 (38-year old) • Height: 169cm • Plays: Right handed Coaching Career Junior Athlete Team (2003 - 2008) • BAM Junior Academy Doubles Coach (2003 - 2005) • BAM Junior Academy Doubles Head Coach (2006 - 2008) National Athlete Team (2009 - Present) • National Mixed Doubles Coach (2009 - 2014) • National Men’s Doubles Chief Coach (January - March 2015) • National Men’s Doubles Coach (April 2015 - Present) Source: https://www.badminton.or.jp/en/press_release/2017/20171109_en.pdf
The 71st All Japan Championships (Nov 27 - Dec 03, 2017) Schedule: Nov 27 : DRAWING (14.00), Opening Ceremony (17:00) Nov 28 : Qualifying Rounds (09:00) Nov 29 : First Round (10.00) Nov 30 : Second Round (12.00) Dec 01 : Quarterfinals (12.00) Dec 02 : Semifinals (12.00) Dec 03 : Finals (10.00) Momota will start playing on Nov 29, the MS players list posted here
@Quentin 11 Currently the draw looks like this, with the timetable for the qualifiers being decided today. (Link: http://www.badminton-a.com/all71japan/20171203index.htm) Just to help with names: Match 1: Nishimoto Kenta (top left-hand corner) Match 3: Maruo Ryotaro Match 4: Onodera Yusuke Match 5: Tsuneyama Kanta Match 6: Koga Minoru Match 7: Matsukawa Naohiro Match 8: Ueda Takuma (bottom left-hand corner) Match 9: Momota Kento (top right-hand corner) Match 10: Kozai Kazuteru Match 11: Shimono Hashiru Match 12: Takeshita Riichi Match 13: Igarashi Yu Match 14: Naraoka Kodai Match 15: Yamazawa Naoki Match 16: Sakai Kazumasa (bottom right-hand corner)
I think Yu Igarashi will able to beat Kodai Naraoka at Round 2. Yu Igarashi won easily against Kodai at Finnish Open 2017 (straight games 21-18, 21-9) My predicition is Momota vs Sakai (in SF) and Momota vs Nishimoto/Tsuneyama (in Final) As overall picture, Kento Momota Road to Final : R1 : vs Qual. players R2 : vs Kazuteru Kozai QF : vs Riichi Takeshita/Hashiru Shimono SF : vs Kazumasa Sakai/Yu Igarashi/Kodai Naraoka Final : vs Kenta Nishimoto/Takuma Ueda/Kanta Tsuneyama
Looks like we're sh.. out of luck, mate. At this point, smash and net.tv would have surely mentioned something if they were broadcasting, but both the channel and the website are barren.
I wouldn't be so sure about it. He's since reached the final of a GP tournament, beating Hsu Jen Hao and forcing Khosit Phetpradab into a third. Both players ranked above Yu Igarishi. He also looked really convincing against Wong Wing Ki Vincent at Macau. Igarishi is probably still the favourite, but I reckon a matchup between the two guys that will surely be #1 and #2 for Japan is quite the prospect.
As far as I know, the All Japan Championships are only being shown on NHK BS1, one of NHK's satellite channels. If anyone has access to NHK BS1 (I certainly don't), then the fun starts on November 30, 10:00 am.
+ @Cunning Linguist Awww mannnnnn!! @kurako Please record the matches for us pleassse!!! When you go there.
Tony Gunawan is the head coach of team Tonami. Surely he should check on the potential opponent to his team Also, as an American players, I think he also wants to meet some acquintances in the past during this tournament
Wow I don't know that Tony has been coaching in Japan as well all this time. I thought he is still heading his own club in Orange County, California.
Although Tony Gunawan is a coach at Tonami, the head coach is actually Masuda Keita (who also doubles as National Team B coach). See http://www.tonami-badminton.jp/players_staff.html for the team/staff list.
Would be nice to have an "71st All Japan Championships 2017" Thread me thinks Should be an exciting tournament, lots of new talents in MD and WD this year and Momota and Nozomi back in great form
