Tag: Ayaka Takahashi

Ayaka Takahashi breaks into tears while announcing her retirement

Tokyo: August 19th was a special day for Japan’s Rio Olympic women’s doubles champion, Ayaka Takahashi. Not only that she and her partner Misaki Matsutomo won the Rio Olympic gold medal on that date (the final was held on August 19th, Japanese local time, but was on August 18th, Rio de Janeiro local time), she also chose August 19th to announce her retirement from badminton through an online press conference. Continue reading Ayaka Takahashi breaks into tears while announcing her retirement

Ayaka Takahashi retires from professional badminton at age 30

Tokyo: Japan’s Rio Olympic women’s doubles gold medalist, Ayaka Takahashi has decided to retire from badminton after an illustrious career that saw her and her partner Misaki Matsutomo, won Japan’s first Olympic gold medal in badminton in Rio Olympics. Continue reading Ayaka Takahashi retires from professional badminton at age 30

Japan target success at 2019 Sudirman Cup

Tokyo: Excitement was in the air at Tokyo International Airport as the Japanese players boarded their flight on Thursday with dreams of success at 2019 Sudirman Cup that will kick off in Nanning, China this Sunday. Continue reading Japan target success at 2019 Sudirman Cup

Nozomi Okuhara downs Zhang Beiwen to win Korea Open

Seoul: Nozomi Okuhara became the second Japanese female player to win the Korea Open women’s singles title since the tournament’s inaugural year in 1991. Okuhara’s teammate, Akane Yamaguchi won the women’s title in 2016. Continue reading Nozomi Okuhara downs Zhang Beiwen to win Korea Open

Tai Tzu Ying enters Indonesia Open semis

Jakarta: World No. 1 women’s singles player Tai Tzu Ying has reached the semi-finals of the 2018 Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Friday after beating Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland 21-16, 21-11 in 31 minutes. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying enters Indonesia Open semis

Japan ease past Taiwan into Uber Cup semi-finals

Bangkok: Eying a shot at both Thomas Cup and Uber Cup trophies, Japan has come from 0-1 down to overcome Taiwan 3-1 in the Uber Cup quarter-finals while the Japanese men’s team has rolled past France 3-1 on Thursday. Continue reading Japan ease past Taiwan into Uber Cup semi-finals

Japan sweeps China 3-0 to win BATC women’s final

Alor Setar: Japan completed a sweep of the 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) women’s team event by winning Sunday’s final against defending champions China 3-0. Continue reading Japan sweeps China 3-0 to win BATC women’s final

Carolina Marin wins Japan Open

Tokyo: Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain bagged the women’s singles title at the $325,000 Japan Open Superseries badminton championships that was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday. Continue reading Carolina Marin wins Japan Open