Japan’s Shida-Matsuyama to end partnership at world meet


PETALING JAYA: The World Championships in Paris from Aug 25 will be the swansong for world No. 2 pair Chiharu Shida-Nami Matsuyama after more than a decade together.

The surprise announcement was made by the Japanese women’s doubles pair in Kumamoto on Tuesday. Shida will team up with Arisa Igarashi, while Nami Matsuyama has yet to decide on her next step.

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