Jayce
On August 23, at the quarterfinals of the 2024 Japan Badminton Open, Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida were defeated 1-2 (25-23, 19-21, 18-21) by their teammates Rin Ikeda and Kayo Nakanishi, ending their run in the top eight.
Chiharu Shida commented, “Although we played well in the first and second games, some mistakes prevented us from recovering. By the third game, we were struggling physically.”
Japanese media attributed this to the physical and mental fatigue accumulated since the Paris Olympics. Matsuyama experienced stomach pain after the match and even had to stop the interview due to her discomfort.
Although disappointed not to win at home, Shida acknowledged, “We did everything we could, but more people have come to understand us since the Olympics. I will rest well and show everyone my growth at the next tournament in Japan.”
Shida plans to participate in the Korea Open, which begins on August 27.
