{"id":53716,"date":"2020-08-15T15:23:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T15:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=53716"},"modified":"2020-08-15T15:25:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-15T15:25:37","slug":"murakami-and-ishii-japans-mighty-tandem-in-beach-volleyball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/murakami-and-ishii-japans-mighty-tandem-in-beach-volleyball\/","title":{"rendered":"MURAKAMI AND ISHII: JAPAN\u2019S MIGHTY TANDEM IN BEACH VOLLEYBALL"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Bangkok, Thailand, August 15, 2020 \u2013 Japan\u2019s top women\u2019s beach volleyball pair Megumi Murakami\/Miki Ishii has proven their supposed height disadvantage could be countered with great teamwork and technique.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53722\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/6-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a sport like beach volleyball where height is an advantage, Murakami and Ishii rely on great defensive instincts and quickness to counteract the strength of their much taller rivals, and their excellent technique and sharp wits help them win points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are small compared to the other teams, but I hope that we can create positive impact by showing that even a small team like us can win,\u201d Murakami said.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53719\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-6-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-6-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-6-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-6-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the last five years, the Japanese duo has indeed walked tall in the land of giants of beach volleyball. They are ranked third in Asia and have conquered World Tour and AVC Tour podiums.<\/p>\n<p>They recollected their best memories from the Tours, one being the 19th Asian Beach Tour Can Tho Open in Vietnam last year, when they topped the podium after their perfect nail-biting 2-0 (22-20, 29-27) finish against Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53717\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-6-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-6-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-6-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-6-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most memorable AVC tournament for me was the AVC Beach Tour in Can Tho because we overcame the hot weather and won the tournament,\u201d Ishii said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDefinitely the AVC Tour in Can Tho was memorable. It was too hot, but we still won,\u201d Murakami agreed with her partner.<\/p>\n<p>Their dramatic progress has mirrored that of the other beach volleyball teams in the AVC zone, as Asia and Oceania teams have increased its participation in international tournaments. The Japanese pair deems that the field has become tougher, but still a worthy challenge to rise to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53720\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-4-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-4-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-4-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-4-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe level of Asia-Oceania beach volleyball players has improved a lot,\u201d Murakami said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlayers like (Taliqua) Clancy of Australia are very competitive and good in each play. Then we have very tough opponents like Wang Fan\/Xia Xinyi of China, whom we have played many times before, but have never won against them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll teams are tough for me,\u201d Ishii said. \u201cThe level of players in our zone has improved overall. Probably the strongest are Australia and China since they have gained a lot of experience in many tournaments in the past,\u201d Ishii added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn general, teams need to be more active in participating in the World Tour and AVC Tour. Additionally, teams that have good cooperation with other teams and hold trainings together to play scrimmages, help raise each other\u2019s competitive level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-XPoD-BO4Q\/<\/p>\n<p>The year 2020 has been challenging for all athletes, without matches being played as most competitions are on hold, postponed or cancelled. Murakami and Ishii faced these challenges and had to improve on their daily routines to adapt to the new normal, with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Murakami particularly felt confused when the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed to 2021, but she realized that everything has a purpose.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was bewildered with the postponement of the Olympic Games. This pandemic made me realize how comforting it is for athletes to be competing and having tournaments greatly influences our motivation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe pressure rises as the Olympic Games approaches. Many great athletes from all over the world will aim for great performances at the Olympics. For us, the sight of a Japanese team winning a tournament is an opportunity to provide excitement to our home crowd.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53721\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-4-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe toughest part is to do the daily training and the most fulfilling part is when we travel the world to play. I think all of these things made us who we are. I believe that all these experiences, whether good or bad, have shaped us to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ishii also felt the pressure but knows that she is not alone in this journey to the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the Tokyo 2020 was postponed and other events were suspended or cancelled, there were some changes in our mindset. Of course, there is pressure because you will play in front of your home crowd, but as athletes, there should be no changes in what you should do and that is to be always at your best.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything in this journey is tough, but the connection with your partner and the relationships you develop with others in beach volleyball is fulfilling. I feel that I am not alone in this journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: https:\/\/twitter.com\/avcvolley<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok, Thailand, August 15, 2020 \u2013 Japan\u2019s top women\u2019s beach volleyball pair Megumi Murakami\/Miki Ishii has proven their supposed height disadvantage could be countered with great teamwork and technique. 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