Wheelchair Rugby International Tournament Japan won the UK 3rd October 20th 17:47

The Japanese representative of the wheelchair rugby aiming for the first gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics won the world ranking 4th place England in 54th to 49th place in the 3rd place of the international tournament held on the 20th and placed 3rd place.

The Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation, etc. was opened as part of the team's strengthening for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Australia, the world's No. 1 and World No. 3 in the world, have won the Paralympic Games for the second time together with Japan, which is No. 2 in the world ranking. Eight countries are participating.

Japan, which lost to Australia in the semi-final on the 19th, played against England, the 4th place in the world in the 3rd place final match on the 20th.

Following the qualifying league, Japan, which was the second match, grabbed the flow with defensive pressure from the beginning, such as stopping the opponent with the intense tackle of captain Toru Ike and veteran Shinichi Shimakawa, I finished the first half with a 27:24 lead.

Even in the second half of the game, he led the British pass mistakes with strict defense and widened the lead and won 54 to 49 to 3rd place.

Kevin Orr head coach said, “We were able to create a style that was also aimed at switching between attack and defense. The top countries have no difference in ability and one or two mistakes are fatal. I want to strengthen my mental aspects so that I can use the power I have. "

Ike said, “It was a game where everyone was able to run well and team power was achieved. However, with the energy of the regret of not reaching the target victory, we will not leave regrets until the Tokyo Paralympics. I want to work on it. "