Takafumi Kido (JPN/Yokohama OSC) claimed the Spring Tournament title in Tokyo, a FISTF Satellite event,
Staged in Hachioji City, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan, the Open category featured 22 players.
In the semifinals, Kido beat Andrew Martini (JPN/Tokyo Sunzeol TFC) 2-2, winning the shootout 2-1. Kenzo Koi (JPN/Yokohama OSC) defeated Suguru Fujino (JPN/Tokyo Sunzeol TFC) 2-0 in the other semifinal.
In the final, Kido claimed first place with a 2-0 win over Koi.
The Plate tournament winner was Kentaro Tsuboi (JPN/Tokyo Sparking Shooters). He is a professional soccer coach.
Hachioji City is located on the western side of Tokyo.
A workshop session was held in the venue, too.
Among the participants were families with young girls in elementary school, adding a warm and inclusive atmosphere to the event. The tournament appears to have played a meaningful role in promoting the spread of table football in the western Tokyo area.
Report by Hideaki Wada