Hinako Shibuno may make a big comeback and qualify for the Olympics What are the conditions for slipping from 11th in the country to 2nd slot?—————————————- Hinako Shibuno is fighting to qualify for the Paris Olympics. On the first day of the U.S. Women’s Open, Shibuno made a strong charge in the second half, shooting 70 with 4 birdies and 2 bogeys, placing her in 4th place, 2 strokes behind the leader. This makes her the top Japanese player. Currently, Shibuno is 11th in the country (62nd in the world), but if she wins this tournament, she will rise to around 17th in the world ranking, and depending on the performance of other players, she may be able to qualify for the Olympics. In particular, the competition with fellow Japanese players Ayaka Furue and Miyu Yamashita is attracting attention. In the past, there was a fierce battle for the representative spot at the Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo Olympics. Shiho Oyama won the second slot in Rio de Janeiro, and Mone Inami won the second slot in Tokyo, and won the silver medal at the Olympics. In this tournament, Ayaka Furue and Miyu Yamashita started well with 71 and placed 15th, while Nasa Hataoka struggled with 77. Shibuno calmly stated, “I want to do my best throughout the four days,” showing her determination to overcome the high wall. Video: https://youtu.be/-5GtwIZ5Ppk
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