Title: Shocking! Japanese Netizens Slam Tomokazu Harimoto: "Waste, Return to China Quickly!" Coach Also Implicated.
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Every match at the Paris Olympics is eye-catching, with each athlete being a focus of media attention. In one of the table tennis competitions, Japanese player Tomokazu Harimoto and his partner faced off against a North Korean team in an exciting match that ultimately ended with Harimoto's team losing to their North Korean opponents.
After missing out on the gold medal, there was intense discussion within Japan, with netizens fiercely criticizing Harimoto's performance on the court, a topic still under debate. The loss seemed to have a significant impact on Harimoto, who sat dazed in a corner of the court after the result was announced. His expression was blank, his sadness evident, as if he couldn't believe what had just happened. However, he had to admit that he had greatly underestimated the strength of the North Korean players, having been too overconfident.
In contrast, the North Koreans celebrated their victory with passionate embraces, forming a stark contrast to the serious atmosphere on the Japanese side. In an interview, Harimoto expressed his admiration for the strength of his North Korean opponents. He found it difficult to predict the next moves of the female player due to her backhand skills, while the male player's forceful shots made it hard for him to defend. This explanation suggests that Harimoto recognized the strength of his North Korean opponents but could not hide his sadness over the loss.
Japanese media seized upon Harimoto as a hot topic, sensationalizing the issue online like wolves seeing prey. One media outlet even referred to the match as "Japan's Paris Nightmare," using sharp language that targeted the athletes, as if the match had brought shame to the Japanese people.
Tokyo TV also reported on the incident, with headlines reading "Gold Medal Candidate Tomokazu Harimoto's First Loss Heartbreaking." They reported that Harimoto had prepared for three years, training day and night in the arena to showcase his abilities perfectly at the Olympics and win the gold medal. However, he was unexpectedly defeated by the North Korean pair, whose strength surpassed his own, causing him to lose the gold.
Harimoto's rival, Jun Mizutani, also commented on the matter, making intriguing remarks such as "Paris Monsters, Ghosts," seemingly shocked by the strength of the North Korean players or mocking Harimoto, adding fuel to the fire online. Their relationship is well-known to be poor, with past online conflicts and Harimoto often being the target of sarcastic comments from Mizutani, just waiting for someone to break the tension.
Amidst the online criticism, Ai Fukuhara stood out like a breath of fresh air, offering encouragement and comfort to Hina Hayata and others with a gentle voice. Some impulsive Japanese netizens called for Harimoto to return to China quickly, their words filled with anger; others even labeled Hina Hayata as a "war criminal," as if she were a criminal on the battlefield.
Although the incident has passed, the dissatisfaction online continues to grow. With more matches featuring Harimoto ahead, public attention will once again focus on him, leaving us to wonder if Harimoto can withstand the pressure and concentrate on the competition.
Matches are destined to have winners and losers, but the reaction of Japanese netizens seems excessive, although it does reflect their level of interest in the Olympics. We hope that every athlete can perform to the best of their abilities. Go Team China!
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