TOKYO, Jul 28 (News On Japan) –
The first Japan Women’s Go League opened on the Nihon Ki-in in Tokyo on July twenty seventh. Established as a commemorative challenge for the one centesimal anniversary of the Nihon Ki-in, this league options feminine gamers divided into 5 groups who compete as soon as a month over the course of a 12 months. This marks the primary official group competitors in Japan.
Rina Fujisawa, Triple Crown Champion of the Igo Shogi Channel Team, commented, ‘I’m pissed off that I misplaced my match, however I’m joyful our group received. This is the great thing about group competitions. I hope this Women’s Go League features momentum and helps the Go neighborhood develop, even a bit.’
Aisaka Ueno, champion of the Senko Group Team, added, ‘I hope folks discover their favourite groups and that even those that have by no means watched Go will get .’
The top-ranking group will problem the main groups from Go powerhouses China and South Korea.
Source: 日テレNEWS