1999 Yo-Yo Champions Leave Honolulu Spinning; The 1999 Bandai World Yo-Yo Competition Awards the World Champion Title.HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 1999-- After three days of spinning, looping, flipping and twisting yo-yos at the 1999 Bandai World Yo-Yo Competition in Honolulu, 19 out of 350 competitors came away as victors. The high-scorers in each division, Takumi Nagasse, Matt Zinc, Joel Zinc and "Team High Performance," yo-yoed their way to the top, earning the World Champion title recognized by the American Yo-Yo Association (AYYA AYYA American Yo-Yo Association ). Terms like "Tidal Wave tidal wave, term properly applied to the crest of a tide as it moves around the earth. The wavelike upstream rush of water caused by the incoming tide in some locations is known as a tidal bore. " and "Flying Saucer flying saucer: see unidentified flying objects. " kept Honolulu "spinning" over the weekend as the world yo-yo competition came to a close. These terms describe some of the most difficult yo-yo tricks that caused competitive spirits to go up and down throughout the grueling three-day competition. Contestants from around the world, including Russia, Korea, Japan, Germany, Taiwan and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , competed, but only a handful were awarded the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. title, AYYA World Champion. Twelve-year-old Takumi Nagasse of Japan won the World Champion title in the highly competitive AA (double-handed) Yo-Yo Championship Division, while American brothers, Joel and Matt Zinc, came away victorious in the A (single-handed) and Recreational Divisions. The United States' "Team High Performance" dominated both the Precision and Mega Team Divisions. "This contest allows competitors from around the world the chance to show-off their skills," said Dale Oliver Dale Oliver is a music composer who works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling; he was formerly a member of American country music group BlackHawk. Career Music composer for TNA , yo-yo master and founder of the world competition. "The contestants we saw this weekend were incredible -- all showed true competitive professionalism and sported amazing, innovative yo-yo skills." The opening ceremony and yo-yo world record-breaking contest kicked-off the yo-yo festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. on Friday evening. Throughout the weekend, more than 1,200 yo-yo fans attending the event visited vendor booths and watched live shows, demonstrations and competitions. When not competing or practicing, competitors enjoyed the weekend activities as well. Winners were announced Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. at the closing banquet. "This is the first time Bandai has participated as the major endorser for a world yo-yo event," said Brian Goldner, executive vice president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. at Bandai America. "We're proud of all of the talented yo-yoers that came from around the world to compete and want to congratulate the winners for their exemplary performances -- all are deserving champions." Winners will hold the AYYA World Champion title until next year's competition, where they will spin, loop, flip and somersault yo-yos once again, to try to stay on top of the competition in this growing competitive sport. Bandai Co. Ltd. is the third largest toy company in the world. It has 53 subsidiaries in 18 countries worldwide. Global interests include toys and children's entertainment, video game software, multimedia, music, full-length feature films, vending machines, trading cards, candies and licensed apparel. Bandai America Inc. is a subsidiary of Bandai Co. Ltd. Bandai America's Web site is at: http://www.bandai.com. |
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