The All Japan Ski Jumping Championships were held in Nagano Prefecture just before the full-scale winter season, and Sara Takanashi won the women's championship, and Ryoyu Kobayashi won the men's championship. rice field.

The men's and women's large hills were held on the 23rd at the All Japan Ski Jumping Championships held in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture.



In the women's event, ace Takanashi took the lead in her first jump, flying 134 meters above the hill size, which is considered dangerous.



In the second time, the headwind was favorable for jumping, and the distance was further increased, marking the longest unbeatable 136m 50, and the total points of 272.1, far ahead of the second place and winning.



2nd place went to Yuki Ito and 3rd place went to Yuka Seto.

For men, the second time was canceled due to strong winds, and ace Kobayashi, who won two gold and silver medals at the Beijing Olympics, flew 131 meters 50 in the first time and won with 145.6 points.



Kobayashi faced this tournament as the last domestic tournament before the season, and gained momentum for the World Cup, which will start on the 5th of next month.



2nd place went to Ryota Yamamoto, who won the bronze medal in the Nordic combined team at the Beijing Olympics, and 3rd place went to Ren Nikaido.

Sara Takanashi "Fly more than I imagined"

Looking back, Sara Takanashi said, "I was able to do a good jump under very good conditions. I'm in the process of finding my own jumping style through trial and error, and this has led to good results." .



After that, she said with a smile, “I was encouraged by the cheering.

Ryoyu Kobayashi "First of all, win one World Cup"

Ryoyu Kobayashi said, "Although the speed of the approach was slower than I expected, I think I was able to do a good jump. I was very happy to be able to jump in front of so many spectators, and I'm glad it was exciting."



She was enthusiastic about this season's World Cup, saying, "I've taken a good step toward winter. I want to do my best to win the World Cup first."