Morihiro Hashimoto
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese darts
player, nicknamed The Ogre.
Hashimoto first appeared in the PDC circuit competing in the 2009 Las Vegas Desert Classic
qualifiers, as well as a Players Championship. He attempted to qualify for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship
, but lost in the final of the Japanese Qualifying event to Haruki Muramatsu
. In September 2010, Hashimoto won through the qualifer, beating Mitsumasa Hoshino in the final and qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship
. A month later, he was a quarter finalist in the Japan Open and in November, he reached the final of the WDF Asia-Pacific Cup
men's singles, losing to New Zealand
's Koha Kokiri.
Hashimoto was drawn in the Preliminary Round against PDPA qualifier Matt Padgett
and quickly became popular with the crowd. After winning his first leg, levelling the match at 1-1, the crowd started chanting his name to the tune of Reach Up (Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag), which is used as a walk on by Adrian Lewis
. Hashimoto went on to win the match by 4 legs to 2 and become the second Japanese qualifier to win through the premlinary round after Muramatsu.
The song, performed by Perfecto AllStars, was played at the end of the match instead of the traditional Chase the Sun
, and Hashimoto would have it played as his walk on for his first round match against Gary Anderson
. He would not win a leg as Anderson whitewashed him 3-0 in sets. After the match, Hashimoto, speaking English, thanked the crowd for their support.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese darts
Darts
Darts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
player, nicknamed The Ogre.
Hashimoto first appeared in the PDC circuit competing in the 2009 Las Vegas Desert Classic
2009 Las Vegas Desert Classic
The 2009 Las Vegas Desert Classic was the eighth and final installment of the Las Vegas Desert Classic, a darts tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation...
qualifiers, as well as a Players Championship. He attempted to qualify for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship
2010 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship was the 17th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation....
, but lost in the final of the Japanese Qualifying event to Haruki Muramatsu
Haruki Muramatsu
is a Japanese darts player.Muramatsu qualified for the 2010 PDC World Darts Championship. He defeated Poland's Krzysztof Kciuk 4-1 in the preliminary round, but lost 3-0 to Ronnie Baxter in the first round....
. In September 2010, Hashimoto won through the qualifer, beating Mitsumasa Hoshino in the final and qualified for the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship
2011 PDC World Darts Championship
The 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship was the 18th World Championship organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the British Darts Organisation.Phil Taylor was the defending champion, having won the 2010 tournament...
. A month later, he was a quarter finalist in the Japan Open and in November, he reached the final of the WDF Asia-Pacific Cup
WDF Asia-Pacific Cup
The WDF Asia-Pacific Cup is a darts tournament held biennially since 1980. The tournament consists of a team championship, a pairs championship and a singles championship. All events have a men's competition, and a women's competition...
men's singles, losing to New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
's Koha Kokiri.
Hashimoto was drawn in the Preliminary Round against PDPA qualifier Matt Padgett
Matt Padgett
Matt Padgett is an English darts player.A bowling alley technician by trade, Padgett joined the PDC in 2010. In June 2010, he qualified for the UK Open...
and quickly became popular with the crowd. After winning his first leg, levelling the match at 1-1, the crowd started chanting his name to the tune of Reach Up (Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag), which is used as a walk on by Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis is an English professional darts player for the Professional Darts Corporation who is the reigning PDC World Darts Champion...
. Hashimoto went on to win the match by 4 legs to 2 and become the second Japanese qualifier to win through the premlinary round after Muramatsu.
The song, performed by Perfecto AllStars, was played at the end of the match instead of the traditional Chase the Sun
Chase the Sun
Chase the Sun is the third album released by The O.C. Supertones. This is the only album to include Brian Johnson, whose spot was filled by Ethan Luck.-Track listing:#"One Voice"#"Hallelujah"#"In Between"#"Away from You" Chase the Sun is the third album released by The O.C. Supertones. This is the...
, and Hashimoto would have it played as his walk on for his first round match against Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson (darts player)
Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional darts player from Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation, and a former BDO and WDF world number one. His nickname is The Flying Scotsman...
. He would not win a leg as Anderson whitewashed him 3-0 in sets. After the match, Hashimoto, speaking English, thanked the crowd for their support.
External links
- Annie's Diary
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