Miwa Harimoto secured her first-ever victory against a previously undefeated opponent at the World Table Tennis Championships, remarking, “I feel I’ve grown a little.” Despite Japan’s failure to break China’s dominance, both the men’s and women’s teams walked away with silver medals.
[World Table Tennis – Women’s Final] Japan vs. China
[World Table Tennis – Men’s Final] Japan vs. China
【World Table Tennis】Tomokazu Harimoto suffers stunning comeback loss after leading 2-0, giving China an early lead in the tie.
TV TOKYO | 2026/5/11 1:34
【World Table Tennis】Shunsuke Togami falls as Japan’s men’s team loses to China, clinching silver.
TV TOKYO | 2026/5/11 2:37
【World Table Tennis】Sora Matsushima takes first game against world champion Wang Chuqin but ultimately loses. Japan trails 0-2 with no room for error.
TV TOKYO | 2026/5/11 1:52
【World Table Tennis】Hina Hayata loses in a 2-3 thriller, marking Japan’s sixth consecutive silver medal.
TV TOKYO | 2026/5/10 23:10
In the women’s team final, Japan pushed China to the limit before falling short, while the men’s team also surrendered to the defending champions. Miwa Harimoto’s breakthrough performance against a Chinese rival highlights her ongoing development on the world stage. The silver medals reflect Japan’s steady rise in table tennis, even as they seek to close the gap with powerhouse China.