Title: Shocking! Japanese Netizens Slam Tomokazu Harimoto: "Waste, Return to China Quickly!" Coach Also Implicated. Content: 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…

On January 10, 2025, the men's singles quarterfinals of the Doha Ping Pong Star Tournament were announced. The national team suffered two consecutive defeats in foreign matches, leaving them completely eliminated from the event. Xiang Peng and Huang Youzheng were successively eliminated, while Japanese players Tomokazu Ishihara, Koki Niwa, and Daiki Yoshimoto continued to advance. South Korea was represented by only one player, Kanghyeon Park. However, Xiang Peng advanced to the men's doubles final, and Huang Youzheng reached the mixed doubles final, still maintaining the possibility of winning the championship. This time, the national team did not have many players registered for the men's singles. With Zhou Qihao withdrawing due to injury and Xu Yingbin falling behind in the qualifying rounds, there were only three remaining players: Xiang Peng, Huang Youzheng, and Chen Yuanyu. In the previous round, Chen Yuanyu lost to German veteran Qiu Dang. Now, Huang Youzheng lost 1-3 (8-11, 11-9, 7-11, 9-11) to Qiu Dang. This result is quite normal, as Qiu Dang is a top-ranked player in the world, and it is indeed difficult for Huang Youzheng and Chen Yuanyu to overcome him. As for Xiang Peng, who was favored by many fans, he lost in a youthful confrontation with Japanese player Koki Niwa. Both are very young and can be considered excellent players of the younger generation. This time, the young national team player failed to achieve further success, with Xiang Peng losing 1-3 (9-11, 7-11, 11-9, 8-11) to Koki Niwa. Additionally, so far, Koki Niwa has achieved a perfect record in all three events…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the second day of the main event of the 2025 WTT Doha Star Challenge concluded. The tournament lasts for a total of 6 days, with 2 days of qualifying matches and a dense schedule over the 4 main event days. Currently, the doubles events have determined their finalists, all of which are dominated by Chinese and Japanese teams. Both the Chinese national table tennis team (Guo Ping) and Japan have advanced to the finals in three doubles events. In the semi-finals, Chen Yuanyu/Chen Yi and Qian Tianyi/Shi Xunyao were eliminated, both losing to Japanese opponents. Xiang Peng/Xu Yingbin has advanced to the men's doubles final, where they will face Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto/Koki Niwa. Although they are at a slight disadvantage, they maintain an attacking mindset and still have a chance to defeat them. He Zhuojia/Zong Geeman has made it to the women's doubles final, facing Japan's Miharu Ito/Sakura Nagai, who are also at a slight disadvantage. Their opponents are very strong, so they will do their best to compete. Huang Youzheng/Shi Xunyao can be considered as dark horses, continuously eliminating seeded players. Their opponents in the final are Koki Niwa/Miharu Ito, which is a more balanced match with an equal chance of victory. As the second seed in the women's singles, Tomokazu Harimoto was surprisingly eliminated in the first round, losing to Thailand's second female singles player, Orawan, becoming the biggest upset and the highest-seeded singles player to be eliminated. If we say that continuous participation in competitions and playing in three events affected energy…

Ito Mima, a name familiar to table tennis enthusiasts, is one of the few Japanese players to have won an Olympic gold medal in table tennis. Although it was only a mixed doubles gold medal, it was the first in the history of the Olympics, making it significant. It is well-known that this gold medal has made the task of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin in the mixed doubles event during the Paris Olympic cycle even more important, highlighting the value of this gold medal. At the Tokyo Olympics, Ito Mima won a gold medal in the mixed doubles event but was consecutively defeated by "Little Demon King" Sun Yingsha in the women's singles and team events, causing her tournament points to drop rapidly and her world ranking to reach a historic low. Ultimately, she did not make it into Japan's national table tennis team for the Paris Olympics. Despite the Japanese national table tennis team considering giving her a P card, she refused to wait for an opportunity as a sparring partner, a move that also showed her aspirations and pursuits, after all, she is someone who has won a gold medal. After the Paris Olympics, due to the early elimination of the mixed doubles pair of Tomokazu Harimoto and Hina Hayata, the Japanese national table tennis team began planning new mixed doubles combinations, believing that mixed doubles is their most likely project to challenge for gold. They had considered bringing Ito Mima back to mixed doubles, but she ultimately declined the invitation. Why did she decline? In my…

The fiery battlefield of table tennis is about to embark on a new chapter, focusing on the Doha Star Challenge. Our Qian Tianyi stands at a crossroads of fate, ready to embark on this journey filled with uncertainties. The main players of the national table tennis team are currently focused on winter training in Hainan, so for this trip to Doha, our lineup is mainly about "training newcomers." This undoubtedly puts Qian Tianyi at the center of the stage, making her one of the focal points of the event. For her, this match is not just an ordinary contest, but more like a crucial game that determines the direction of her destiny. From January 8th, the Doha court will be ignited by the passion of table tennis, continuing until the 11th, where the glory of the champion will be born on this land. Do you know, my dear friends? Looking at the lineup from the world rankings, there are quite a few opportunities hidden for Qian Tianyi! Many of the top ten female players have chosen to "rest," such as several major players from the national team, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, and other strong players like Zheng Yijing, Ito Mima, etc., are not on the list for this competition. Even among the top 20 players in the world, many have backed out, like Polikarova, Diaz, Tian Zhixi, Yuan Jia'nan, and the absence of these players has made Qian Tianyi's path to the championship seem much wider. However, don't be too happy too early, my dear friends!…

Star Match Report! Female Table Tennis World Champion Suffers First Round Elimination, Kuai Man Shaves Head, Two Japanese Players Out Beijing time on January 9th, the 2025 WTT Doha Star Match continued, with intense competition in the first official match. The national table tennis mixed doubles team of Xiang Peng/Kuai Man lost 0-3 to South Korea's Zhao Dacheng/Shin Yubin. Japan also had two players eliminated, with Yoshimura Mao and Oota Satsuki losing a tough five-set battle to Hong Kong, China's Wong Chun Ting/Doo Hoi Kem. Japan is a combination of old and new, with Yoshimura Mao being a world champion in mixed doubles, but his state has long passed its peak. Kuai Man was eliminated in the first round in both mixed doubles and women's doubles, which is quite regrettable. After all, her abilities and achievements in doubles are significantly better than in singles, especially in mixed doubles with Lin Shidong. This time, partnering with Xiang Peng in mixed doubles, she suffered a first-round elimination, indicating that she cannot be separated from Lin Shidong. The opponent in the women's singles was Huang Yi-hua from Chinese Taipei, who is not very strong. Currently, Kuai Man's position in the national table tennis women's singles is far from the main force and lags behind Qian Tianyi, Shi Xunyao, He Zhuojia, etc. Although she receives key training, her results must improve, and many competitions require world rankings to participate. At the beginning of the game, Kuai Man played very actively and aggressively, but due to consecutive mistakes, she fell behind 2-4. In the middle…

In the recent Olympics, Japanese table tennis player Tomokazu Harimoto participated in three events but unfortunately failed to achieve ideal results. Firstly, in the mixed doubles event, Harimoto and his partner suffered an early defeat, being eliminated in the first round of the competition. This was undoubtedly a disappointing outcome, as they had hoped to make a breakthrough in this event. Next came the men's singles competition, which was also the event that Harimoto valued the most personally. However, in the semi-finals, he faced a formidable opponent in Fan Zhendong. Despite showing tenacious fighting spirit, Harimoto was ultimately narrowly defeated by Fan Zhendong in a reversal. This match was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Harimoto. Finally, there was the men's team event, in which Harimoto competed as a member of the Japanese team. However, the entire team's performance was not up to par, and they ultimately missed out on a medal. This was another regrettable result for Harimoto, as he had hoped to bring honor to the Japanese team. Overall, this Olympics was a challenging experience for Harimoto. He put in effort in each event, but the results were not as desired. However, this also strengthened his determination for future competitions. He will continue to work hard to improve his skills and strive for better results at the next Olympics. Despite not achieving ideal results at the Olympics, Harimoto quickly regained his confidence at the subsequent Asian Championships. In this competition, he successfully won the men's singles championship, marking the first time in nearly 50 years that the Japanese national…

Do you think it's courage or an adventure? Zhang Jike, known as the "rising star of Japanese table tennis," recently made a jaw-dropping decision: he announced that he will not participate in the mixed doubles event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics but instead focus entirely on the men's singles competition. To many, this choice may seem like betting on an uncertain future, but in Zhang's eyes, it is a bold attempt to reduce physical exertion and psychological pressure, aiming solely for a breakthrough in the men's singles. Looking back, Zhang Jike's name is well-known. He partnered with Ito Mima in the Tokyo Olympics, achieving a silver medal in the mixed doubles with remarkable teamwork, marking a historic breakthrough for Japanese table tennis history. However, what many might not know is that this silver medal brought him not only glory but also immense psychological burden. After the games, Japanese media and fans regarded him as the future "pillar" of the Japanese team, placing high hopes on Zhang Jike, which also weighed heavily on him, making it hard for him to breathe under the weight of these expectations. After the Tokyo Olympics, Zhang's state in competitions fluctuated frequently, earning him the label of "lacking in mental fortitude." In the Paris Olympics, he failed to achieve outstanding results, drawing much criticism. Was it due to insufficient strength or divided attention? Amidst the criticism, Zhang chose to calm down and reflect—perhaps he needed to let go of other distractions and focus on the men's singles to rediscover his original passion and motivation. This…

In the cold winter season, the flames of the Doha Star Challenge are about to ignite. For Qian Tianyi, who is at a critical juncture in her career, this match is not only the first battle of the new year but also an important opportunity to prove herself. When most of the national table tennis team's main players are busy with winter training in Hainan, this seemingly ordinary international event may become an important turning point for the new generation of national table tennis players. At the beginning of the 2025 season, the WTT Doha Star Challenge chose a special time node. The schedule from January 8th to 11th coincides with the key period of the Chinese national team's winter training in Hainan. This overlap in time forced the national table tennis team to make a balance in their selection of participants. The final list of participants shows that many main players, including Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xingtong, have chosen to continue their training on the field. Among the top ten ranked players in the world, except for China's main players, Ito Mima from Japan has also chosen to be absent. In the list of the top twenty in the world, famous players such as Polkarnova, Diaz, Tian Zhixi, and Yuan Jia-nan did not participate either. This situation seems to reduce the competitive quality of the game, but for the aspiring new generation of players, it creates a rare opportunity instead. Qian Tianyi's situation is particularly noteworthy. As the current world No. 11 player, she is…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the first battle of the WTT year begins. The full name of this competition is the Doha Star Challenge, which will take place from January 6th to 11th. The events include men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles; the champion can earn 600 points. The match rules are a best-of-five format for preliminary rounds and a best-of-seven format for the finals. The national table tennis team has sent 12 players to this competition, including Xiang Peng, Zhou Qihao, Chen Yuanyu, Xu Yingbin, Huang Youzheng, Qian Tianyi, He Zhuojia, Chen Yi, Shi Xunyao, and Kuai Man. Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Lin Shidong, and other main players are absent as they have gone to Hainan to prepare for the Super League and the Asian Cup. Although the main players of the national table tennis team did not participate in the first international match, it seems that foreign associations attach great importance to it, especially Japan, which has almost all its main players participating: Tomokazu Harimoto, Hina Hayata, Miu Hirano, Miyuu Tomokazu, and Sairi Ito. We hope that the young players of the national table tennis team can perform at their best to compete in this match. There are two matches today, the first round of the men's and women's singles qualifying at 15:00, and the second round of the men's singles qualifying. At 21:00, there will be the first round of the women's singles qualifying and the second round of the men's singles qualifying. The specific lineup has not been announced…