Interview with Tomokazu Harimoto There are several turning points for athletes, where they are forced to make big choices in their individual athletic lives. There are many cases the choice made at that time can often drastically change their playing careers; either entering further education or being employed? Playing either inside the native country or abroad? […]
JUN MIZUTANI DISCUSSES OLYMPICS, HARIMOTO, ITO, AND MORE
(Courtesy of: Sportiva) (Interview/text by Sato KazuyoshiTakashi Sano – photo by Sano Takashi) Reina Sumi asks Jun Mizutani about the Tokyo Olympics. The unique doubles with Koki Niwa “feels like watching a completely different competition” Reina Sumi Serialization: “Talk Garden” 9th Guest: Jun Mizutani (Professional table tennis player) A serialization project by free announcer Reina […]
Hungarian Open Recap: Harimoto’s First 2020 Win
Hungarian Open Recap: Harimoto’s First 2020 Win (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) Budapest was host this week to the 2020 ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open. The Chinese team was not present, but with Tomakazu Harimoto (World No. 5), Hugo Calderano (World No. 7), Dimitrij Ovtcharov (World No. 11) as the top three seeds, this was […]
Bulgaria Open Recap: Harimoto’s First Win of 2019
(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The 2019 ITTF World Tour, ASAREL Bulgaria Open was played this week in Panagyurishte. This was a good week for Butterfly player Tomokazu Harimoto. Japan’s 16-year-old phenom entered the tournament as the top seed and did not disappoint. He spread out three lost games over the four matches leading to […]
Tomakazu Harimoto at the WTTC 2017
(Courtesy of ITTF) Tomakazu Harimoto at the WTTC 2017 – SHAKES UP THE WORLD With attributes like ‘prodigy’ and ‘exceptional talent’, Tomokazu Harimoto, who turned 13 years old at the end of June, has been showered with superlatives in Japan and has attracted the highest expectations. Since his first year in primary school, he won […]
Fan On Top of the World: China National Games Review
November 30, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) China’s championship event was expected to highlight the world’s top two ranked players, and China… Read More
World Youth Championships: China takes 6 of 14 Titles
November 30, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) Today was the final day of action at the ITTF World Youth Championships in… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Mega Pickle and Pong
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(by Steve Hopkins) Mega Pickle & Pong is a premier indoor pickleball and ping pong club located in… Read More
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – WTT Malmo Highlights
November 29, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is in action at the WTT in… Read More
Swing Forward…Toward the Net
November 28, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Backhand, Jhon plays… Read More
Jacob Kordus – Backhand Loop Transition Play
November 28, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jacob Kordus is focusing on Backhand Loop Transition from underspin… Read More
Thankful for Wins: Chicago Has Flawless Week 7
November 27, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Emmanuel Lebesson and Lily Zhang make history in Hollywood, FL 🐊 Chicago Wind (8-4)… Read More
Relax Your Shoulder
November 26, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Forehand, Jhon plays… Read More
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