Gymnastics Japan!The NHK Cup Gymnastics / Japan representative selection competition will finally be held at Nagano City Big Hat. Expected players from Central Sports will participate in the women's final on May 5 (Sat) and the men's final on May 15 (Sun).
After the All-Japan Individual All-around Championship held in April, please pay attention to the performances of the athletes who have further refined their performances for the Olympic representative selection!
Player to watch Kazuma Kaya
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Date of birth: November 1996, 11 Age 19
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Favorite event: All events
身長: 163cm
Coach in charge: Yoshihiro Saito
■ Battle history/Points of interest
2020 All Japan Championship, first victory in individual all-around. April 2021 All Japan Individual All-around Championship 4rd place.
A large amount of practice that is second to none, and acting with few mistakes are weapons. Expectations are high for the all-rounder who has the nickname of “the man who never fails”.
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Winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has been a dream of mine since I was little, and now it's a clear goal.We will definitely get it and promote Central Sports to the world!
At the domestic screenings, I will do my best to perform as usual.Everyone's support will turn into power, so please support us!
Player to watch: Wataru Tanigawa
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Date of birth: November 1996, 7 Age 23
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Specialty events: floor, vault, parallel bars
身長: 160cm
Coach in charge: Yoshihiro Saito
■ Battle history/Points of interest
2020 All Japan Individual All-around Championship 3rd place. April 2021 All Japan Individual All-around Championship 4nd place.
Outstanding jumping power and accuracy of landing are characteristics.
In vaulting, he specializes in a highly difficult technique that only a few people in the world can do, "Li Seguan 2 (forward roll and forward flexion double somersault twist)".
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For those who are having a hard time due to the effects of the new coronavirus, I would like to give a little bit of energy and courage to my performance.
At the NHK Trophy, I will do my best to win the Olympic title.Please provide some support!
Player to watch Fuya Maeno
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Date of birth: November 1996, 7 Age 8
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Favorite event: pommel horse, horizontal bar
Height: 163 cm
Coach in charge: Yoshihiro Saito
■ Battle history/Points of interest
2019 All Japan Individual All-around Championship 6th place. 2021th place in the All Japan Individual All-around Championship in April 4.
Always performing in the top group with a highly stable performance.
Her goal is to captivate people with her memorable acting.
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At the NHK Trophy, I will do my best to perform satisfactorily and aim for the Olympic team!
I would like to give a performance that will be remembered by the people who watched it, so please support me!
Player to watch Hitomi Hatakeda
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Date of birth: November 2000, 9 Age 1
Birthplace: Tokyo
Specialty event: Uneven parallel bars
身長: 155cm
Coach in charge: Yukiko Hatada
■ Battle history/Points of interest
In 2019, he won 2nd place in the NHK Trophy Individual All-around, and won 4 gold medals at the Universiade, including individual and team.
2021/2020 All Japan Individual All-around Championship 2nd place.
While refining her beauty and acting skills, she is known for her stable and reliable performances among many other players.
Her father is a bronze medalist in the Barcelona Olympic team, and her mother is a former gymnast for the Universiade team.
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There were many times when I struggled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but my goal of participating in the Olympics has not changed, so I would like to do my best to reach that goal.
I will do my best to be included in the national team with my stable performance, which is my weapon.
Thank you for your support!
Player to watch Chiaki Hatakeda
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Date of birth: November 2004, 7 Age 14
Birthplace: Tokyo
Favorite event: floor
身長: 147.5cm
Coach in charge: Yukiko Hatada
■ Battle history/Points of interest
Won 2017st place in all events at the 12 National Tournament for Under 1 years old. 2019 NHK Trophy 3rd place in individual all-around.
A promising new star with the nickname of "Princess Twisted", performing a G-difficulty big move on the floor, her specialty.
Aiming to participate in the Tokyo Olympics together with her older sister, Hitomi.
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I haven't been able to play many matches since last year due to the new coronavirus, so I am grateful to be able to participate in the matches, and I would like to enjoy my performance.
Also, I will do my best with the goal of participating in the Olympics.Please provide some support!
Scheduled to be broadcast on TV
Broadcast on NHK
May 5 (Sat) Women's 15:13-00:16 E-tele (live broadcast)
May 5 (Sun) Boys 16:11-55:14 BS00 (live broadcast) / 1:14-00:15 E-tele (live broadcast)
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