Senbatsu is a holding policy with no audience Each participating school ... March 4th 20:16
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the Nippon Koyaren and other firms have decided to hold Sembatsu High School Baseball, which is scheduled to begin on the 19th, without any audience.
It is a reaction of each high school where participation has already been decided.
Hokkaido Obihiro Agriculture
Director Obihiro Agriculture Manager Yasuharu Maeda, who participates in the 21st century frame, responded to a press report. I am relieved because I can do it.I want to explain this situation to the players and make preparations for Koshien as much as possible.I think that it will be a competition where sanitation must be considered first. " I said.
Captain Ritsuru Imura said, "I was glad that the tournament was held, I was relieved, and I am grateful. The team has been working together to keep my physical condition and physical strength. I don't know what the tournament will be like, but I want to do what I need to do as before. "
Hokkaido Shirakaba Gakuen
Director Naoki Tode of Shirakaba Gakuen in Hokkaido responded to a report by the press: "I'm glad I was in Koshien because I admire Koshien and played high school baseball. We take it in a complex way, and I hope that all teams are ready to take part in the tournament in a perfect manner. "
Shirakaba Gakuen's captain, Tennari Tensei, said, "I'm very happy just to be able to play baseball at the Koshien Stadium, which is the stage I've been waiting for. I would like to play with full appreciation. "
Tsuruoka East High School, Yamagata
Manager Shun Sato of Tsuruoka Higashi High School in Yamagata Prefecture held a press conference and said, "If it will be held with no spectators, I would like to make sure that the players manage their physical condition thoroughly and prepare for the tournament."
He also said that it was completely unexpected to play a game with no spectators, and said, "If we do, we want to be able to show everyone sprinting and playing through the screen."
Captain Takashi Suzuki said, "Even if you're a spectator, playing in Koshien was a dream since I was a child, so I'm grateful that I can play baseball and want to play as much as I can."
Iwaki High School, Fukushima Prefecture
Principal Takehiko Abe of Iwaki High School in Fukushima Prefecture commented, "I am relieved that the policy of spectators has been shown. I am glad I did not keep up with the dreams of children."
Director Yasushi Kimura commented, "I was full of anxiety, but I was relieved. In the future, I will make adjustments in the form of independent training." On the other hand, the school was planning to charter about 30 buses and launch a cheering party, but it is expected to be canceled.
Gunma Prefecture Takasaki Health Welfare Otakasaki High School
At Takasaki Health and Welfare Otakasaki High School in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, the director and captain interviewed the media shortly after 6 pm.
Hirofumi Aoyagi said, "I'm grateful that I can play in a very difficult situation. I want to practice while keeping my health in mind."
In addition, captain Hatago Togo said, "I'm a little lonely without support, but we can go on the stage of our dreams, so we want to play while engraving that we are supported."
Tokyo Kokushikan High School
At a press conference, Masahiro Nagata of Kokushikan High School in Tokyo said, "I'm always honestly grateful because I've always wanted to play a match because third graders are the last selection. It is regrettable that we can not cheer for parents and parents, and there is support so that players can give more than their own strength. I want to cover it so that I can show my strength.I can't imagine being an audience because it's my first time, but I want to continue practicing by believing that every team is the same and that the actual production will be held. " Did.
Gifu Prefectural Gifu Commercial
"We take the decision of the organizers in difficult situations very seriously. To be honest and complicated, we can't help in this situation. We will take the regrets of the players and teach them to put their soul into every single blow. "
On the other hand, at the request of the Gifu Prefectural Board of Education, he said that he had forgotten the practice from the 2nd, saying, "I have not practiced disadvantageously just because I rested for 3 days. did.
The baseball team will resume practice on the 5th, but the practice time will be around 10 am to 3 pm, avoiding the commuter rush.
Aichi Prefecture Chukyo University Chukyo High School
Coach Genichiro Takahashi of Chukyo University Chukyo High School in Aichi Prefecture commented that `` It is the final decision on the 11th, but in the situation where infection is expanding, it is thankful that it has left the possibility of holding Sembatsu '' .
Shimane Hirata High School
A player from Hirata High School in Shimane Prefecture, who decides to participate in the 21st century frame, said, "I'm very happy if I can play baseball in Koshien."
Captain Yota Hoshina said, "I'm very happy if I can play baseball in the longing of Koshien. Did.
Satoru Ueda said, "I can't imagine a spectator game, but first I would like to play baseball like Hirata High School if it is held with good physical condition."
Nagasaki Soseikan High School
Manager Tatsuo Haneda of Soseikan High School in Nagasaki Prefecture said, "I am very happy to be able to play the game, but I would like to pay close attention to health management before the tournament."
He also stated that the policy of holding the game with no spectators was, "I want to play everyday with all my power, regardless of whether there are spectators because it is a stage I long for."
Captain Yuji Uehara commented, "I'm glad I haven't been able to figure out what will happen until now, so I'm glad I decided on a policy. I want to play like a high school student and fight with all my power. "