Wolfgang Haas (AUT / Elstow Lions TFC) took the Open title at the Japan Grand Prix held at the Onden gallery, in Shibuya ward, Tokyo.
This tournament was a milestone in Japanese tournaments, as it marked the first time that a player ranked in the top 10 in the world participated.
In Open category, 19 players participated.
Haas defeated Bernard Lim (SGP / SG Lions TFC) 5-0 in the final. He dominated all opponents in every match.
Hass beat Ashley Tan (SGP/SG Lions) 6-1 in their semifinal, while Lim beat Takafumi Kido (JPN/Abelia TFC).
Open Podium: Kido, Lim, Haas, Tan
In the Veterans category, 6 players participated, with Bernard Lim taking first place, defeating Ashley Tan (SGP / SG Lions TFC) 2-1 in the final.
In the semifinals, Lim beat Kenzo Koi (JPN/Yokohama) 2-1, while Tan beat Andrew Martini (JPN) 6-0.
Veterans Podium: Lim, Tan, Martini, Koi
In Women category, 6 players participated.
Miaki Nishi (JPN / SC Reeds) won the first place. It is the first time winning as FISTF Tour. She defeated Miwako Okamoto (JPN / OS Academy 1947) 1-0 with golden goal. She won the JTFA All Japan Champion ship this June, too.
In the semi finals, Nishi beat Yuka Kato (JPN/OSC) 1-1 (3-0 shots(, while Okamoto beat Kimi Wada 0-0 (1-0 shots).
Women’s Podium
In U-16 category, 3 players participated.
Daigo Mori (JPN / SC Reeds) won the first place with ALL wins, ALL clean sheets.
U16
In Team event, 3 teams participated.
OSC Yamato Wild Blue TFC won the first place. This team was formed two years ago when OSC Yamato and Wild Blue TFC merged and resumed activities. This is their first time winning team title.
Team
The Plate tournament winner was Shusuke Takahashi (JPN / OS Academy 1947). He is Under 16, and is expected to perform well in future tournaments.
Plate winner