@toonbaka
The comment above was probably addressed directly to
Badminton Spirit (a Japanese online/magazine publisher). Momota's interview with
Badminton Europe revealed his thoughts on SYQ's retirement a little more. And, needless to say, the interpretation was abysmal. I really don't know why professional interpreters cannot be employed; this is a perennial problem The actual content of the
Badminton Europe interview goes something like this:
Interviewer: A very tight first game. At what point did you know that you got this game?
Momota: After I took the first game I could see that my opponent was tired, and realised that the flow was with me.
Interviewer: 20-5. One point missing. How was it for you standing on the other side knowing that you cannot even flick a serve? On paper it looks strange.
Momota: For the audience, I feel it would have been better to play the final point. But as I was able to contribute a point to the team, I am not particularly concerned.
Interviewer: But is it fair play?
Momota: [Initial hesitation]. I don't want to criticise him [this is where you heard the 'kare']. As a sportsman one should behave in a gentlemanly manner, but there also pride involved in not wanting to lose, so it is a very difficult issue.
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