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  1. JTTA: Selection System to be Revamped for Paris 2024

    now he can train seriously with his sister, he's gonna get much better
  2. Is any current top player better than prime Ma Long (2015-2017)?

    Ma Long is like a Grand Cru who ages well. Ma Long 2024 might have won against his prime self !
  3. World Cup 2024

    Miwa is really cute. She's going to be a big star in Japan
  4. World Cup 2024

    i can almost read it already Retire LIN Gaoyuan !
  5. World Cup 2024

    I was thinking the same... he's just incredible
  6. World Cup 2024

    sister is doing better than brother
  7. ITTF/WTT problems reported from players

    the delayed payment thing is really a problem. if pro players come victim of a scam... i can't imagine whats next
  8. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    The system i talked about is only on Tuesday and Fridays in B2 from 6 to 9pm Entrance is 300 yens It gets crowded quickly so better to come a bit early Other days only a smaller room on B1 is available and not so many good players It’s better to check on the website or call them if you want to...
  9. World Cup 2024

    OMG Miwa had matchpoint but wanted to score too quickly. Then she misses the next serve... but she scores a big FH winner next.. can she close the match ? YES !!! she did it !!! WYD saved 2 match points by clipping the edge of the table, but Miwa didn't flinch ! what a champ ! first win...
  10. World Cup 2024

    Miwa HARIMOTO is doing great so far against WANG Yidi . 3-1 lead and she's so far the much better player. less mistakes, more precise, quicker
  11. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    No. Chuo sports center system you are sure to find people to challenge and play and there is a lot of high level veteran In Minatoku it depends on the day. Sometimes there are very high level people coming , even some pros can be seen. But they may not want to play with anybody…
  12. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    yes i have problems with chiquita because i don't read the depth of the serve well. my problem is getting to the right position at the right distance of the ball in time. i think but not sure, that when the ball is short im getting too close to the ball, and i should lower my body more so that...
  13. World Cup 2024

    Mima ITO lost 2-2 on point avg to the Thai player...
  14. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    in Hamacho (Chuo Sports Center) yes, you can challenge anyone in best-of-3 games and if you win you stay at the table. This system is in place on Tuesday and Friday evenings in the big hall on B2 (NOT in B1). The level is quite good. Notably the best veteran players of Tokyo all go there. Pips...
  15. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    also I mentioned it in other threads already, but there are always many OPEN tournaments going on every week (even on weekdays ) all around Tokyo. anyone can participate, even tourists. check this site nocha.jp there is also this site p4match.com which offers round-robin type tournaments with...
  16. World Cup 2024

    lol looks like Shin Yubin lost G1 to Zeng Jiang 0-11 but went on to win it 3-1
  17. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    not several hours, 1 hour. better than some places where there is no system at all, people take tables for hours and you can't play at all. from my experience Wednesday and Thursday evenings are sometimes crowded when big groups are coming, weekend afternoons are also crowded, but WE evenings...
  18. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    compared to other venues it’s a bit expensive 800 yens but it’s ok to use the facility all day with no time limit, Not just table tennis but the gym the swimming pool , Badminton etc… Fee comes down to 500 yens for locals ie people who live or work in Minatoku
  19. where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

    i can play on weekdays, i usually play in Minato Sports Center near JR Tamachi station. Its open almost every day for TT, except when there are tournaments, and except on Tuesday evenings (members only) and a few slots which are booked for groups but its always possible to check the availability...
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