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[Dancing on the World Stage, Part 2] Honoka Hashimoto: "I want to win on the biggest stage. That’s the Olympics."
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[Dancing on the World Stage, Part 2] Honoka Hashimoto: "I want to win on the biggest stage. That’s the Olympics."

JUNE 2026

“I want to compete in every tournament I can. No matter what happens, I don’t want to leave any regrets there.”

[Dancing on the World Stage Part 1] Honoka Hashimoto: “I want to compete in every tournament I can. No matter what happens, I don’t want to be left with any regrets.”
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[Dancing on the World Stage Part 1] Honoka Hashimoto: “I want to compete in every tournament I can. No matter what happens, I don’t want to be left with any regrets.”

JUNE 2026

“I want to enter every tournament I can. No matter what happens, I don’t want to leave any regrets there.”

[Archive] Xu Yinsheng’s Monologue Vol. 3: “We learned the phrase ‘No advance means retreat’ from our failures.”
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[Archive] Xu Yinsheng’s Monologue Vol. 3: “We learned the phrase ‘No advance means retreat’ from our failures.”

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

China did not reach the world throne smoothly and without setbacks.

Late Bloomer Benedikt Duda: "I'm still looking for areas I can improve"
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Late Bloomer Benedikt Duda: "I'm still looking for areas I can improve"

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

Late Bloomer Benedikt Duda: "I'm still looking for areas I can improve"

[Goodbye, Timo. We Won't Forget You] “I’m looking for it now, the second chapter of my life”
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[Goodbye, Timo. We Won't Forget You] “I’m looking for it now, the second chapter of my life”

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

“I have lived with table tennis. I was always close to table tennis”

[French Revolution] The secret behind Lebrun’s table tennis, which defies convention: “After the Olympics, everything that happened was one surprise after another”
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[French Revolution] The secret behind Lebrun’s table tennis, which defies convention: “After the Olympics, everything that happened was one surprise after another”

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

[French Revolution] Free Creators, the Lebrun Brothers

“I have lived with table tennis. I have always been close to table tennis.” Timo Boll
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“I have lived with table tennis. I have always been close to table tennis.” Timo Boll

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

“I have lived with table tennis. I have always been close to table tennis.”

Tomokazu Harimoto: "The fact that I was able to get to the point where I could unsettle my opponent with tactics is tremendously valuable."
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Tomokazu Harimoto: "The fact that I was able to get to the point where I could unsettle my opponent with tactics is tremendously valuable."

JUNE 2026 | Manabu Nakagawa

Tomokazu Harimoto: "The fact that I was able to take it to the point where my tactics could confuse my Opponent is extremely valuable."

[French Revolution] Free Creators, the Lebrun Brothers. The Secrets of Lebrun Table Tennis Without Common Sense (Part 1)
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[French Revolution] Free Creators, the Lebrun Brothers. The Secrets of Lebrun Table Tennis Without Common Sense (Part 1)

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

[French Revolution] Free Creators, the Lebrun Brothers

[Archive: Xu Yinsheng's Monologue Vol. 2] "Even if it is temporarily the most advanced technology, unless it continues to develop, it will inevitably become obsolete and eventually be eliminated."
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[Archive: Xu Yinsheng's Monologue Vol. 2] "Even if it is temporarily the most advanced technology, unless it continues to develop, it will inevitably become obsolete and eventually be eliminated."

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

China did not reach the summit of the world without incident or by smooth sailing

Crazy challenge. Winter: “There were times when I even hated table tennis, but now I love table tennis” Part 2
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Crazy challenge. Winter: “There were times when I even hated table tennis, but now I love table tennis” Part 2

JUNE 2026 | Noboru Konno

At 33, Winter is now drawing the hottest attention in the world. We take a closer look at the true intent behind her evolution.

Tomokazu Harimoto “The Truth About Yokohama” (Part 1) “I changed my way of thinking about table tennis 180 degrees”
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Tomokazu Harimoto “The Truth About Yokohama” (Part 1) “I changed my way of thinking about table tennis 180 degrees”

JUNE 2026 | Manabu Nakagawa

A hard-earned victory of resolve in Yokohama. What, hidden behind it, is the little-known truth?