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? […]
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JUN MIZUTANI DISCUSSES OLYMPICS, HARIMOTO, ITO, AND MORE
Posted on(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
Posted onHungarian 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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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 […]
Quito Hosted the Final Butterfly Challenger Table Tennis Event of 2026
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(by Coach Geovanny Coello) On October 24 and 25, Quito hosted the third and final event of the… Read More
Hong Lin – Kids Footwork Training
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In the Butterfly Training Tips, Hong Lin is working with several kids, with the focus… Read More
Angel Naranjo – Two Backhands, One or Two Forehands
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Master Class, Angel Naranjo is giving all the details to execute… Read More
Cellulose Nanofiber: Carbon Speed With An All-Wood Feel
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(by Logan Rietz) The first CNF blade hit the market at the strangest time possible. As a result, I… Read More
CITTA Hosts Its Third USATT-Sanctioned Tournament of 2026 with Butterfly Fall Championship
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(by Coach Di Yu) Apex, North Carolina. Carolina International Table Tennis Academy hosted the 2026 Butterfly CITTA Fall… Read More
Hong Lin – Backhand Loop Underspin to Topspin Transition
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In the Butterfly Training Tips, Hong Lin is executing a Backhand Loop from underspin, followed… Read More
Super ZLC Blades: Power With Maximum Consistency And Stability
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(by Logan Rietz) Super ZLC blades are known for being fast and crisp, but their biggest claim to… Read More
Shashin Shodhan Amicus Training Series – Falkenberg
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Amicus Training Series, Shashin Shodhan is demonstrating the Falkenberg Drill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvWoZKfBdlI Stay “In The… Read More
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