Looking back at the 2021 WTTC Finals, how was the event for you? Although the result was not good, the main point was to make the best use of the experience as I became aware of various techniques to improve during the tournament. What is the reason of your losing against Lim Jonghoon? I had […]
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Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC review by coach Jinxin Wang
Posted onLin Yun-Ju Super ZLC Blade 10/10 would recommend it. You should really try out this blade. It has a strong combination for speed, power, and spin. It has terrific handling for short balls. You can feel a gentle sense of control when striking the ball at a close distance. When pushing short or long, you […]
BUTTERFLY FAVORITE: The Anticipation of Lin Yun-Ju
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) In 2018, a 17 year old Chinese Taipei player made an amazing jump in the ratings – moving up about 100 spots to break into the Top 30. That feat was perhaps eclipsed in 2019 when Lin Yun-Ju moved from No. 28 to No. 6, scoring tour wins at the T2 Diamond and […]
Czech Open Recap: Lin Yun-Ju’s First Tour Win
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) A year ago, Taipei’s Lin Yun-Ju had a great year as a junior. At the time, he was seventeen and managed to win three U21 events at World Tour events and finished in the Top 4 at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. In March of this year, Lin […]
T2 Diamond 2019 Review: Taipei is Tops in Malaysia
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) T2 Diamond 2019 opened its second season last week in Malaysia with the July 18-21 event in Iskandar. The T2 Diamond rules provide for a shorter version of the sport. The match is given 24 minutes to conclude and if the match is undecided at that point, then special rules […]
Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, Japan Open Recap
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo courtesy of ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, LION Japan Open concluded on Sunday in Sapporo. As a Platinum event on the World Tour, this tournament featured nearly all of the top players. The top half of the Men’s draw had Fan Zhendong (World No.1) as the top seed and […]
First titles decided, firsts for Can Akkuzu and Adriana Diaz
Posted onFirst titles decided, firsts for Can Akkuzu and Adriana Diaz by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor First titles decided, firsts for Can Akkuzu and Adriana Diaz The first titles to be decided at the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Czech Open in Olomouc; on the evening of Wednesday 23rd August, Europe and Latin America shared […]
Lin Yun-Ju unbeaten throughout, hosts upset seeding to claim top prize
Posted onLin Yun-Ju unbeaten throughout, hosts upset seeding to claim top prize 2016 Chinese Taipei Junior and Cadet Open (Courtesy of ITTF) Lin Yun-Ju unbeaten throughout, claim top prize Unbeaten throughout, Lin Yun-Ju who celebrated his 15th birthday the previous week on Wednesday 17th August, emerged the star name, as the hosts upset the seeding on […]
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(from Bowmar Sports and Karina Xiao) Recently, we had opportunity to connect with Karina Xiao, a California athlete… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Carolina Gold Rush have won the East Division in all three of… Read More
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WTT Youth Contender San Francisco
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) This week San Francisco was host to a WTT Youth Contender series event. … Read More
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(By Coach Raymond Zhang / Butterfly Americas) Eight gold medals, two silver, and four bronze highlighted an unforgettable… Read More
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(By Jessica Reyes Lai/ Butterfly Americas) Participating in the 2026 World Table Tennis Championships in London was one… Read More
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(By Coach Geovanny Coello / Butterfly Americas) Lima, Peru | July 24–29, 2026 Butterfly Coach Geovanny Coello served… Read More
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