Paris Olympic Games 2024

[Robin0910]

Very good from Karlsson. He knows he can’t win in the speed department so he varies the spin and placement mostly with success but unfortunately sometimes a bit indefinite

 

[piligrim]

Harimoto deserve silver in singles

 

[zeio]

What can't be fixed just can't be fixed. Can't wait for Mizutani's comment...

Togami: Stay up all night, y'all in Japan!

 

[backspacer]

Karlsson achieved Ultra Instinct and Togami can't handle it.

 

[NextLevel]

Karlsson achieved Ultra Instinct and Togami can't handle it.

Togami needs a reeducation in TT variation fundamentals. This one speed play will leave his athletic talent underperforming forever.

 

[fore.n.back]

Well what more can we expect from Togami? Karlsson just made a fool off him in the last set. Now Shinopi and Hari has to clock in overtime

 

[backspacer]

Togami needs a reeducation in TT variation fundamentals. This one speed play will leave his athletic talent underperforming forever.

Harimoto clearly has been working on his game so I don't understand why we aren't seeing the same for Togami. What's the reason?

 

[backspacer]

Shinozuka absolutely helpless.

 

[zeio]

Harimoto: Of all places, why did you go to Japan, dad? T_T
Harimoto: All because of me, right, mom? ^_^

In 1/2023, FZD looked back on 2022 and said the match against Harimoto at WTTC was the most memorable. It's arguably more impressive than what FZD did at WTTC 2024. As I mentioned, if Harimoto had a true teammate like Hayata or Hirano at WTTC 2024 back at WTTC 2022, he would likely have become a World Champion. Also, keep in mind Harimoto 2-1 FZD at XTWC 2023, which is not counted as a win or loss but still worth mentioning as the only match FZD was behind in game score.

As demonstrated by JWJ in the MT F, Japan needs an extremely FH-oriented player like Uda to at least make China sweat. Togami, Shinozuka, Tanaka and Yoshiyama can't play that role at all. The burden on Harimoto is too heavy.

 

[Metaxa]

I wonder whether getting zero medals at these games will trigger review of German TT and Rosskopf...

Rosskopf is busy anyway with his European internships in Robinson hotels group.

 

[travelt123]

It would’ve been over for Japan if Truls’ magic worked against Harimoto. Now we’ve got a 5th game.

 

[NextLevel]

Truls shows his level is higher to Shinozuka. Now Harimoto has to show his true level to Kallberg.

 

[jfolsen]

Anyone have confidence in Kallberg?

 

[travelt123]

Anyone have confidence in Kallberg?

Nah. The only way he wins is if Harimoto chokes. Truls had his chance and failed.

 

[M51]

Anyone have confidence in Kallberg?

None whatsoever.

 

[Shifu]

Anyone have confidence in Kallberg?

Well, Källberg is as big of a choker as LGY is on the big stage.

 

[NextLevel]

Kallberg critics are ruthless on TTD. Kallberg usually plays Harimoto reasonably well. Not today so far...

 

[Robin0910]

At least he’s not choking today. Harimoto is clearly better

 

[Robin0910]

Bathroooooom. Harimoto should have his bladder checked out at this point

 

[NextLevel]

3-1 is okay. If it gets to 2-2, then it will be choking for sure.