Photo: TAKAKIWA Taku (TOKYO ART) and ANDO Minami (JUROKU BANK) who won the MVP. /By Japan Table Tennis League

The first season of Japan Table Tennis League was held in Toyota from 19th June to 23rd, with a total 4 titles, men’s/women’s team cup division 1 and 2 competed with in total 33 teams. This time, every match became higer level becausu YOSHIMURA Kazuhiro (TOKYO ART), TAZOE Kenta (NIPPON STEEL BLAZERS), and NOMURA Moe (DENSO) , who were active in T-league in the last season, newly participated in the league.

Men’s results:

Photo: TOKYO ART won the title for the first time in 4 seasons. /By Japan Table Tennis League

The title of men’s division 1 was won by TOKYO ART for the first time in 4 seasons, and they have got the 24th title. Though YOSHIMURA Kazuhiro was not in good condition, he won 7 matches including both of singles and doubles matches and contributed to the victory. MIUCHI Kentaro (CITIZEN) made a record of 50 victories in his personal production, and CITIZEN’s record was 5wins, 2defeats ranked runner-up. You can find how hard to win a match in Japan table tennis league, because TAZOE Kenta ended up in 2wins and 4defeats.

In division 2, CLOVER DENTISTRY KUSPITZ secured the title with 7wins and 1defeat, and will play in division in 1 in next season. The rookie MATSUSHITA TAISEI (CLOVER DENTISTRY KUSPITZ) was active in both of singles and doubles matches.

Women’s results:

Photo: JUROKU BANK won their 5th title in women’s division 1. / By Japan Table Tennis League

In division 1, JURKU BANK showed great comeback to win their 5th title at the last match. ANDO Minami (JUROKU BANK) beat the Big Tournament champion SO Eka (ENERGIA) and won 5 matches, contributing to victory. DENSO brought a dazzling victory by defeating ENERGIA, the champion of last year. Especially, NOMURA Moe, who defeated SO Eka at the last match, won the Rookie of the league award.

In division 2, EXEDY won the title, and will play in division 1 in next season. WEN Xin (EXEDY) win the all matches she took part, and won the MVP.

Men’s division 1 results:

1. TOKYO ART (7wins 0defeat)
2. CITIZEN (5wins 2defeats)
3. KYOWA KIRIN (5wins 2defeats)
4. AICHI INST. OF TECHNOLOGY (4wins 3defeats)
5. NIPPON STEEL BLAIZERS (3wins 4defeats)
6. HINO AUTOMOBILES (2wins 5defeats)
7. RICOH (1win 6defeats)
8. STEEL PRO (1win defeats)

Women’s division 1 results:

1. JUROKU BANK (6wins 1defeats)
2. ENERGIA (5wins 2defeats)
3. DENSO (5wins 2defeats)
4. HITACHI CHEMICAL (4wins 3defeats)
5. SANRITSU (3wins 4defeats)
6. EHIME BANK (3wins 4defeats)
7. TOYOTA INDUSTRIES (2wins 5defeats)
8. HIROSHIMA HINO AUTOMOBILES (0win 7defeats)

Men’s division 2 results:

1. CLOVER DENTISTRY KUSPITZ (7wins 1defeats)
2. SHINGOKIZAI (6wins 2defeats)
3. JR HOKKAIDO (6wins 2defeats)
4. ASAHI UNIVERSITY (6wins 2defeats)
5. RYUKYU LEOFORTE (5wins 3defeats)
6. TOYOTA (3wins 5defeats)
7. FUJI MILLENNIUM (2wins 6defeats)
8. TOYOTA INDUSTRIES (1wins 7defeats)
9. KYOWA HAKKOU BIO (0win 8defeats)

Women’s division 2 results:

1. EXEDY (6wins 1defeat)
2. KOBE SHOIN WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY (5wins 2defeats)
3. JR HOKKAIDO (5wins 2defeats)
4. AICHI INST. OF TECHNOLOGY (4wins 3defeats)
5. ASAHI UNIVERSITY (3wins 4defeats)
6. OKUWA (3wins 4defeats)
7. MACHIDA BEATS (2wins 5defeats)
8. HYAKUJUSHI BANK (0win 7defeats)

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