2023-12-30 06:29:00
Nozomi Okuhara. (File photo, Archyde.com)
Tian Zhaowei/Verification Editor
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report]Former world queen Nozomi Okuhara faced off once morest 20-year-old Kaoru Sugiyama in the women’s singles championship match of the All-Japan Comprehensive Badminton Championships today. She decided to withdraw from the match before the decisive game following a 1:1 draw, and missed the tournament for the first time in history. 6 crowns.
Nozomi Okuhara won the first game at 21:17, but her condition declined significantly in the second game. She even bent down many times, with her hands on her knees, showing discomfort. Finally, she gave up at 18:21 and was equalized by her opponent. Choosing to withdraw from the competition in tears, there is no chance of being sealed once more following 2021.
Nozomi Okuhara, who won the bronze medal at the Rio Olympics and the gold medal at the World Championships in 2017, has been affected by injuries in recent years. Her performance has been worse than before. She is currently behind Akane Yamaguchi and Aya Ohori in the Japanese women’s singles ranking. She is not on the safe list and must Continue to score points before the end of the points cycle in April next year.
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