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The '''2014 World Riichi | The '''2014 World Riichi Championship''' was a [[Japanese mahjong]] tournament, held during July 16-20, 2014 in Puteaux, France at the Puteaux City Hall. The tournament features invites from various nations across the globe. It is the first [[World Riichi Championship]] held. The winner of the event, and the first World Champion is [[Hiroshi Yamai]]. | ||
The vast majority of the competition consisted of players from the [[European Mahjong Association]] and those from Japan. Invites were sent to other countries, namely the United States, Canada, China, and Korea. Spots were reserved for "rest of the world" as well; four players from Singapore and Australia (two each) took the opportunity to participate. In total, the tournament featured a field of 120 players. | The vast majority of the competition consisted of players from the [[European Mahjong Association]] and those from Japan. Invites were sent to other countries, namely the United States, Canada, China, and Korea. Spots were reserved for "rest of the world" as well; four players from Singapore and Australia (two each) took the opportunity to participate. In total, the tournament featured a field of 120 players. | ||
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[[Image:WRC.jpg|thumb|right|300px|WRC venue and tables.]] | [[Image:WRC.jpg|thumb|right|300px|WRC venue and tables.]] | ||
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|+Statistical averages based on player final rankings | |||
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! Country !! Best !! Average !! Median !! Worst !! Composite | ! Country !! Best !! Average !! Median !! Worst !! Composite | ||
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† Japan's score is counting the four pros who retired as placing 116th though 119th. | † Japan's score is counting the four pros who retired as placing 116th though 119th. | ||
‡ The United States is counted as having 8 participants, | ‡ The United States is counted as having 8 participants, excluding a player who was unable to attend. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [http://osamuko.com/osamuko-com-observer-report-wrc2014/ Osamuko report] | * [http://osamuko.com/osamuko-com-observer-report-wrc2014/ Osamuko report] | ||
* [http://npm2001.com/wrc2014.html Nihon Pro at WRC] | * [http://npm2001.com/wrc2014.html Nihon Pro at WRC] | ||
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/osamuko/ Picture archive] | |||
* [http://www.mahjongnews.com/en/wmc/wc-riichi-2014/3269-standingsrobinday2 Results to ranks 33-120] | |||
* [http://www.mahjongnews.com/en/wmc/wc-riichi-2014/3264-finalist-groups-2014-wrc Finalist groups] | |||
* [http://www.mahjongnews.com/en/wmc/wc-riichi-2014/3270-first-word-riichi-champion Final ranking 1-32] | |||
=== Mondo TV === | === Mondo TV === | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyqXLel33tQ Video 2] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyqXLel33tQ Video 2] | ||
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