Shunsuke Togami
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Japan
Shunsuke Togami is a professional table tennis player from Japan who has been making waves in the sport with his impressive skills and talent. The young Japanese player looks to be enjoying a promising start to his table tennis career, winning several awards and medals right from his days playing at the youth championships up until his professional days. This impressive rise indicates that Togami is right on track to writing his name among the greats of Japanese table tennis. Continue reading to find out more about this young, exciting player.
Quick Facts
Biography
Born on August 24, 2001, in Mie, Japan, Togami has been playing table tennis since he was a young boy and is slowly establishing himself as one of the best players in the world. His records and achievements speak for themselves, especially at the youth level. So far in his professional career, he has gathered some accolades, taking home a bronze medal in the men's singles and team events at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships held in Doha, Qatar. Togami already has a T-League title with his former Japanese club, Ryukyu Asteeda, after beating defeating Kenta Matsudaira in the final 4-2 in 2022. He has won several medals at the Youth Championships level in Asia and on the global stage. Some notable achievements include winning the doubles and mixed doubles titles on two occasions at the Youth Championships in Asia. He is also a three-time Japanese championship winner, winning two singles and one doubles event in 2021.
Personal Life
Despite being a professional table tennis player, Togami still furthers his education. He attends Meiji University, located in Tokyo, Japan. Off the table, Togami is an avid fan of professional wrestling and admires Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tetsuya Naito of New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Social Media
Togami doesn't appear to be active on any social media platform. While you'll find several photos and videos of the Japanese table tennis star online, there is no record of any official social media account belonging to Togami.
Career
Togami already developed a passion for table tennis at a very early stage of his life. The Japanese sensation grew up in a family of table tennis players, and it was only natural that he picked the mantle. His father was a former Inter-high Men's doubles champion, winning the competition in 1982. He also has two older brothers that play professionally. At the age of 3, Togami started playing table tennis citing his two older brothers as a major influence.
In 2018, he started his professional career in the Japanese professional league, T-League, joining T.T Saitama. Togami played at T.T Saitama for a period of two years (2018-2020) before moving to Ryukyu Asteeda. He continued to make a name for himself, winning two gold medals and two bronze medals at the Asian Championships held in Doha. He was also the recipient of two bronze medals at the Men's doubles and mixed doubles events at the WTT Star Contender, held in the same year.
Later he 2022, he signed a new contract with the German club, TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen. In the same year, Togami continued his impressive run, winning the singles event as he defeated Kenta Matsuidara in the final 4-2. He repeated this feat with the same score by beating Tomokazu Harimoto to claim the 2023 edition of the All Japan Table Tennis Championships in the singles event.
By the way, if you want to learn more about this player too, check out our Tomokazu Harimoto profile. This back-to-back victory is good news for Togami on an international scale. It puts him in a strong position to cement his place with the Japanese national team before the upcoming World Championships in Durban. This would certainly increase his chances of playing at the 2024 Olympic games, with Togami previously admitting his desire to participate in the competition. And his rapid rise surely boosts his chances of competing alongside Harimoto in Durban and other international Championships.
Playing Style
Togami is an aggressive player and often approaches games offensively. He often relies on quick reflexes, speed, and powerful shots to overwhelm his opponents. Despite his aggressive approach, Togami also prioritizes control and precision, often using spin and placement to keep his opponents off balance. This technique, along with his incredible forehand and backhand movements, helped him land several wins against Tomokazu Harimoto in the All-Japanese Championships. His playing style is often compared to Chinese player Fan Zhendong due to his preference for attacking the ball close to the table. The effect is usually achieved thanks to his racket, the Tenergy 05. To know more about this equipment, you should check out the Tenergy 05 review. This review provides a detailed analysis of everything you should know about this equipment.
Achievements
From his early days at the youth championship to his professional career, Togami has made several achievements. He has various medals across different levels - junior, cadet, and professional events.
Asian Championships
- Asian table tennis men's doubles champion (2021)
- Asian table tennis mixed doubles champion (2021)
World Championships
- 3rd place in the 2021 Houston
World Junior Championships
- 2nd place 2018
- 3rd place in the 2022 Chengdu
- 3rd place 2021 Doha
- 3rd place 2019 Yogyakarta
WWT Grand Smashes
- 1st place 2022 Singapore
Shunsuke Togami’s Ranking
As of March 2023, Togami ranks 48th according to the ITTF world rankings. Hisone of the highest ITTF rankings came in July 2022, when he ranked 40th in the world.
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Final Thoughts
Shunsuke Togami is truly making a mark for himself, rising through the ranks to become one of the most exciting Japanese table tennis players around. His dynamic playing style has made him a fan favorite around the globe. But more than that, Togami is a role model for young players who aspire to reach the heights of success in their own careers. His passion, hard work, and humility serve as a reminder that anything is possible with determination and perseverance and that true greatness comes not just from talent but also from character. Shunsuke Togami is not only a champion on the table but also a champion of the human spirit, and he will undoubtedly continue to inspire and motivate generations of players to come.