Mima Ito, who won three medals such as the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, Kasumi Ishikawa, who both won medals in a group, and Kasumi Ishikawa, who won the first tournament that also served as the Japan national team selection for table tennis for the Paris Olympics, and Miu Hirano's representatives from the Tokyo Games were all defeated in the quarterfinals.

The tournament, which started in Tachikawa, Tokyo, will be held as the first representative selection for the Paris Olympics next year, and points will be awarded according to the results.



On the 5th of the first day, from the first round to the quarterfinals, Ito played against Miyu Nagasaki in the quarterfinals, and although he took the lead in the first game, the receive was not well organized in the second game, 3 to 11 Was robbed by a large margin.



After that, he led the game with a game count of 2 to 1, but he couldn't decide the serve well in the game and lost 3 games in a row and lost 2 to 4.

Ishikawa, who played against Hina Hayata in the quarter-finals, was a close game in the full game, but lost the 7th game 9-11 and lost the game count 3-4.

In addition, Hirano also lost in the quarter-finals with a game count of 2 to 4, and the three Tokyo Olympic medalists lost in the final eight.



On the other hand, in the men's quarter-final, Tomokazu Harimoto did not pass the flow to the opponent with a strong shot, won the game count 4 to 1 and decided to advance to the best 4 properly.



On the final day of the 6th, the men's and women's singles semi-finals and finals will be held.

Mima Ito "I can't move my legs or head"

Mima Ito said, "I was worried about how to enter the match from the first round. Overall, Serve and Receive were not good, and Serve did not match. The part that I could not attack was the cause of my defeat. My head wasn't moving. I think I have to switch my mind to tomorrow's game, but it's tough. "

Kasumi Ishikawa "To Paris, 1 race, 1 race, with all your might"

Kasumi Ishikawa recalled, "It was very regrettable and it was a very good development, but it was a waste to give a chance ball from 5-2 in the 7th game."


On top of that, "I still feel a response because the flow was good overall and there was a good play. It will start again because it is a selection meeting for the Paris Olympics, but I want to fight with all my strength in one race, one race without thinking too much. I'm doing it. "

Miu Hirano "Representative selection ability is strong"

Miu Hirano recalled, "I made a mistake in an important scene in a rally or serve when I led in the fifth game, but I think I was able to finish it without losing my concentration."


Then, for the Paris Olympics, he said, "My goal is to win medals in singles. I thought that it was a selection process while I was fighting today and my ability was fighting again. First of all, I would like to concentrate on each match." I was talking about enthusiasm.

Miyu Nagasaki "I took the plunge"

Miyu Nagasaki, who beat Mima Ito with a game count of 4 to 2, said, "Ito is a good player with various drawers, so I thought I would just take the plunge. Thanks to the coach and everyone. I won, "he said with tears.


And she said, "She was inspired by the Tokyo Olympics and wanted to go to Paris. She always wants to challenge her like when she played against Ito," she said with enthusiasm. Did.