Nagoya, Japan, Sept 25, 2026 (AFP) - Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China

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2026-09-25

Tomokazu Harimoto said Japan had overcome their inferiority complex after ending table tennis powerhouse China's 32-year run as Asian Games men's team champions in a nail-biting final. China had won gold in the event at every Games since 1994 but they were dethroned by Japan after Sora Matsushima beat Wen Ruibo in the decisive match to win 3-2. The Japan team also featured Harimoto, whose parents were both born in China and whose mother once repr......

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