Tomokazu Harimoto – Japan’s Table Tennis Prodigy

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Tomokazu Harimoto

Table Tennis | Single Specialist

Full Name: Tomokazu Harimoto

Born: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Date of Birth: 27 Jun 2003

Age: 22

Nicknames: Kaibutsu

Playing Style: Right-handed, shakehand grip

Height/Weight: 64 kg / 1.78 m

Tomokazu Harimoto is a Japanese table tennis prodigy known for his lightning-fast reflexes, aggressive playing style, and record-breaking achievements. He combines powerful forehand loops with precise counter-hits, making him one of the most formidable competitors in international table tennis. From a young age, Harimoto has consistently excelled, winning multiple ITTF World Tour titles and earning medals at the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Championships.

Born on June 27, 2003, in Sendai, Japan, Harimoto started playing table tennis at the age of two, inspired by his parents, who were former professional players from China. He became the youngest-ever winner of an ITTF World Tour men’s singles title at just 14 years old and continued to break records by claiming titles at the Japan Open and ITTF World Tour Grand Finals. His nickname, “Kaibutsu” (Monster), reflects his dominance on the table and his fearless approach against top-ranked opponents.

Table Tennis Stats

Competition	Matches Played	Wins	Losses	Win %	Titles	Runner-ups
Olympics	2	1	1	50	0	0
World Championships	8	5	3	62.5	0	2
Asian Championships	6	4	2	66.7	1	0
ITTF World Tour	15	11	4	73.3	5	2
ITTF World Tour Grand Finals	3	3	0	100	1	0
Asian Games	4	3	1	75	0	1

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Table Tennis Records

Bronze – Team Event - 3rd Place

Tokyo 2020 (2021)

Round of 16 - Eliminated

Tokyo 2020 (2021)

First Round - Eliminated

Paris 2024

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Matches

Table Tennis Matches

Competition	Matches Played	Wins	Losses	Win %	Sets Won	Sets Lost
Olympics	2	1	1	50	4	3
World Championships	4	4	0	100	12	2
Asian Championships	6	5	1	83.3	15	5
ITTF World Tour	15	12	3	80	36	18
ITTF World Tour Grand Finals	3	3	0	100	9	1
Asian Games	4	3	1	75	10	6