23rd CHACOTT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005

Haruna Masunaka

From 22 to 23 October,the 23rd Chacott CHAMPIONSHIPS was held in Tokyo.
This competition is the 'National Japanese Junior Championships' for individual gymnasts and also for groups.

The all-around winner and new Japanese Junior Champion 2005 is Haruna Masunaka (NPO Gifu RG Club) followed by her teammate Kana Yokoyama on second place.
The Chacott Group title wents to the Women's RG Club ...

Japanese Vice Champion: Kana YOKOYAMA
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Haruna Masunaka - All-around winner

23rd Chacott Championships 2005
- Japanese National Junior Championships of Rhythmic Gymnastics -
Tokyo, October 22 - 23 -

The winner Haruna Masunaka, but also Kana Yokoyama presented their performances really flexible and charming. And their exercises are suited to act difficulty and artistic value.
Haruna Masunaka was succeded in All Japan Club Championships this summer. She drew a lots of attention of the rhythmic gymnastics public in Japan.

The all-around third place went to Riko Anakubo from 'Aeon Club'. She is a blessed gymnast for her ability and style, she is one of the most expected rhythmic gymnastics junior in Japan. But this time she made some mistakes again. However, it showed us that every gymnasts have their chances to be a winner. So the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games could be a really exciting, not only for European but also for Asia area!
Reporting for GYMmedia: Takako Kobayashi

Kana Yokoyama, 2nd AA

23rd Chacott Championships 2005
- Japanese National Junior Championships of Rhythmic Gymnastics -
Tokyo, October 22 - 23 -

RESULTS: * Indivisual All Around
1. Haruna Masunaka (NPO Gifu RG Club)：46.350
2. Kana Yokoyama (NPO Gifu RG Club)：46.075
3. Riko Anakubo (Aeon)：45.200
4. Kotono Tanaka (Matsunaga RG)：44.800
5. Hiromi Nakatsu (Angel RG Kagawa Nicchu)：44.600
6.Yuka Endo (STELLA)：44.375
7. Seri Imatani (M2 Mitsugarasu RG Club)：44.150
8. Misaki Tsuruzawa (Minato RG Club)：43.850

Riko Anakubo - third AA.

* Rope
1.Yuka Endo (STELLA)：12.125
2. Haruna Masunaka (NPO Gifu RG Club)：12.075
2. Riko Anakubo (Aeon)：12.075

* Hoop
1. Kana Yokoyama (NPO Gifu RG Club)：12.375
2. Haruna Masunaka (NPO Gifu RG Club)：11.950
3. Kotono Tanaka (Matsunaga RG)：11.900

* Clubs
1. Seri Imatani (M2 Mitsugarasu RG Club)：11.350
1. Kotono Tanaka (Matsunaga RG)：11.350
3. Haruna Masunaka (NPO Gifu RG Club)11.200

* Ribbon
1. Kana Yokoyama (NPO Gifu RG Club)：11.125
1. Haruna Masunaka (NPO Gifu RG Club)：11.125
3. Riko Anakubo (Aeon)：11.075

Japanese Chacott Champion 2005: Women's RG Club：

* Group (5 Balls)
1. Women's RG Club：13.025
2. Adachi RG Club：12.825
3. NPO Gifu RG Club：12.725

>> Photos & Report by GYMmedia correspondent Takako Kobayashi, Tokyo

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