Japan’s Standing Upper (SU5) women’s singles world No.1 Ayako Suzuki is constantly working on improving her gameplay. She believes that 80 percent of her overall ability to play her best comes from her footwork. Suzuki expressed her struggles with keeping up and moving for rallies, especially against fast opponents who can return all her shots. After defeating Indonesia’s Rahayu Warining 21-4 21-5 on Day 3 of the HULIC DAIHATSU Japan Para Badminton International 2019, Suzuki remains the favorite for the win. However, she acknowledges that China’s Yang Qiuxia and Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren pose tough challenges.
In addition to her footwork, Suzuki seems to have an edge over other players when it comes to the venue conditions of the Yoyogi Gymnasium. She’s feeling generally good at the tournament, although the bright lights sometimes make her dizzy when she looks up. Suzuki plans to take advantage of this against her opponents.
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Another athlete who is determined to excel is Norway’s Helle Sofie Sagoy. She is seeded first in the Standing Lower (SL4) women’s singles category and had no trouble reaching the semifinals after defeating Olivia Meier of Canada 21-10 21-13. With the absence of world champion Leani Ratri Oktila of Indonesia, Sagoy’s chances of winning the tournament are high, unless China’s Cheng Hefang stands in her way. Sagoy aims to collect more qualifying points for the Paralympics and improve her ranking position through strength training.
No Small Task
44-year-old Didin Taresoh of Malaysia recognizes that competing against younger and physically fitter opponents is becoming harder as the Paralympics draw nearer. However, he relies on his experience and skill as he advanced to the quarterfinals of the Short Stature (SH6) men’s singles after defeating Korea’s Lee Daesung 21-19 21-18, and 14-year-old Miles Krajewski of the USA 21-17 21-15. Taresoh’s next challenge is against Krysten Coombs of England, who defeated Luo Guangliang of China 21-9 21-13. The England team has been in Japan for one week and Coombs is excited for the competition.
Match of the Day
Japan’s Ikumi Fuke and Ria Ogura faced off against China’s Xu Tingting and Zhang Jing in a thrilling 56-minute battle in the women’s doubles Wheelchair (WH1-2) category. Despite a strong start, Fuke and Ogura lost 20-22 24-22 21-16 in the decider. Reflecting on the match, Ogura expressed disappointment and credited the mental strength of the Chinese players for their victory. The Japanese duo looked promising when they held an early lead, but the Chinese team equalized at 15-15 and sealed the win. Xu and Zhang will face another Japanese pair, Sarina Satomi and Yuma Yamazaki, in the semifinals on Saturday.
Quote of the Day
“I felt good today, better than yesterday when I just had a bad day. I’m always happy playing in Japan and I like this hall and the loud cheering. In my class [Standing Upper SU5] I think Cheah [Liek Hou of Malaysia] will be tougher to play against than Suryo [Nugroho of Indonesia], but I love the way the Indonesians play badminton.” – Meril Loquette of France.
FAQs
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Q: Who is Ayako Suzuki?
A: Ayako Suzuki is the world No.1 in the Standing Upper (SU5) women’s singles category. She is known for her constant efforts to improve her footwork, which she believes contributes significantly to her gameplay. -
Q: Who are the top contenders in the HULIC DAIHATSU Japan Para Badminton International 2019?
A: The top contenders in the tournament are Ayako Suzuki of Japan, China’s Yang Qiuxia, and Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren. -
Q: Who is Helle Sofie Sagoy?
A: Helle Sofie Sagoy is a player from Norway competing in the Standing Lower (SL4) women’s singles category. She is seeded first in the tournament and has a strong chance of winning in the absence of world champion Leani Ratri Oktila of Indonesia.
Conclusion
The HULIC DAIHATSU Japan Para Badminton International 2019 has showcased the impressive skills and determination of various players. Ayako Suzuki and Helle Sofie Sagoy have emerged as strong contenders in their respective categories. Didin Taresoh of Malaysia continues to rely on his experience and skill to compete against physically fitter opponents. The competition is fierce, and the matches are filled with excitement and intensity. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling badminton event.
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