When Shida Turned a One-Assignment Reporter
Of when Japanese shuttler Chiharu Shida swapped her racket for a microphone. In a switch of roles – from green court pro to broadcasting novice – the India Open winner assumed the position of a television reporter to…
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Of when Japanese shuttler Chiharu Shida swapped her racket for a microphone. In a switch of roles – from green court pro to broadcasting novice – the India Open winner assumed the position of a television reporter to try her hand at media work, and surprise teammate Akane Yamaguchi in the process.
Despite not being able to compete at the Malaysia Open in January due to injury, Shida still wanted to be involved at the Super 1000 event, someway, somehow. She approached the BWF Communications team to enquire about the possibility of conducting post match interviews, to get a sense of “the experience journalism brings”.