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Koki Kano Claims Third National Épée Title as Yuka Ueno Wins Women’s Foil

The All-Japan individual meet opened in Tokyo with Kano edging Seiya Asami 12–11 in overtime.

Overview

  • Finals were held on December 26 at the Minato Ward Sports Center in Tokyo.
  • Kano of JAL defeated Seiya Asami of Haseko Corporation 12–11 in overtime to take the men’s épée crown.
  • The victory marked Kano’s first national title in three years and his third overall at the All-Japan Championships.
  • Yuka Ueno of Air Water secured the women’s foil championship for her third career title, beating Komaki Kikuchi of Sega Sammy in the final after topping Seina Higashi of Kyodo-Kaitec in the semifinal.
  • Defending men’s épée champion Yamada of Team SSP was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Kano.