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Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Gym 3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA

LA Open Academy

COACHES /

PLAYERS

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Meet Some of Our

top Players

Jishan Liang

Born: Tianjin, China

Residence: Cary, NC, USA

Style: Left-handed, shakehand grip

Coach & Player at NC International Table Tennis (NCITT)

2024 Chengdu Mixed Team World Cup 8th, 2024 Pan Am Championships – Gold (Men’s Team), Bronze (Mixed Doubles), 2023 Pan Am Games – Bronze (Men’s Team), 2022 Pan Am Champs – Silver (Men’s Team), US Open Doubles, and Team, US National Men’s Singles and Doubles, WTT Freeder Fort Lauderdale Doubles, WTT Freeder Amman Doubles, WTT Freeder Corpus Christi Doubles, Hall of Fame Cup Champion, National Team Trial Champion, Two time College National champion (Team, Single doubles), Win the Westchester Open four times in a row.

Rankings-USATT Rating: 2763 - ITTF World Peak Rank: 130 - WTT Mixed Doubles Peak Rank: top 50, Trains top U11–U19 players, including national champions and Olympians.

Dr. Tuan Le

USATT Board Member | OCTTA Founder | 2016 US Nationals Over 50 Champion

Dr. Tuan Le is a prominent figure in American table tennis and a practicing physician. He founded and leads the Orange County Table Tennis Academy (OCTTA), which supports players of all ages and skill levels. In December 2023, he was elected to the USA Table Tennis (USATT) Board of Directors.

2016 US Nationals Over 50 Men’s Singles Champion2023 LA Open Over 40 Champion2003 North American Teams Division 3 Runner-Up

Founded OCTTA, providing free access to groups like the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) and hosting tournamentsAdvocate for Virtual Reality Table Tennis, ranked 13th worldwide

Dr. Le’s dedication as a player, coach, and innovator continues to influence and grow the sport in the U.S.

Wei Wang

Wei Wang is a veteran international table tennis champion with a USATT rating of 2729 and a peak world ranking of #78. A right-handed defensive chopper, he’s known for his deceptive chops and sharp counter-attacks.

Formerly #1 in Spain (2006–2009) and a Henan Provincial Team player in China, Wei has earned titles at elite events like the 2016 USATT Open and the Joola North American Teams.

He plays with a custom blade,

Hurricane 3 (FH), and TSP Curl P1R (BH)

. Currently based at Pleasanton Table Tennis Center, he continues to inspire with his strategic mastery and international experience.

Zhou Xin

Head Coach

Zhou Xin is a professional table tennis player and full-time coach with a distinguished international and domestic career. He was a member of the Chinese National Team (2005–2008) and represented Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Zhou has competed in professional leagues across China, Sweden, and Turkey. In recognition of his coaching excellence, he was named USATT Coach of the Year in 2012.

🏆 Notable Achievements

2022 US Open Men’s Singles – Silver

2022 US National Championships Men’s Doubles – Bronze

2022 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open Teams – Gold

2022 LA Open Singles – Bronze

2021 US National Men’s Singles – Gold

2021 888 Teams Championships – Gold

Dimitrij Ovtcharov

Dimitrij Ovtcharov, born September 2, 1988, in Kyiv, is a Ukrainian-born German table tennis star. Known for his explosive backhand and signature serves, he moved to Germany in 1992. A 6-time Olympic medalist (Silver: 2008, 2020; Bronze: 2012, 2016, 2020), he reached World No. 1 in early 2018.

He won the 2017 World Cup and 10 European Championship golds. International wins include Indian, Korean, and German Opens. A 5-time Europe Top-16 champion and 5x Champions League winner. Style: Right-handed, aggressive backhand, using Butterfly gear.

He now lives in Düsseldorf with wife Jenny Mellström and their two children. Blade: Innerforce ALC.

Tao WenZhang

Tao Wengzhang is a nationally recognized table tennis coach and elite player with over a decade of experience. Known for developing top U.S. athletes—including Olympian Nikhil Kumar—he has served as a USA National Team Coach and earned USA Table Tennis’s top coaching awards twice.

Tao combines technical expertise with a passion for youth development, coaching over 20 national team players and mentoring juniors at international camps.

2020 USA Table Tennis National Coach of the Year2016 Mark Nordby Development Coach of the YearPersonal coach of Olympian Nikhil Kumar, Victor Xie (U19 Top 2), and Austin Lo (U15 National Team) 2016 US Open Doubles Champion2014 US Open Men’s Singles Champion2013 US Open U21 Men’s Singles Champion

Kou Lei

Kou Lei, born in Beijing, China, is a Ukrainian table tennis player now based in Cary, NC, USA. A right-handed, shakehand grip attacker, he reached a peak ITTF rank of 20 (Sept 2016) and has stayed in the top 50 since 2011.

Major titles: Bronze – 2014 European Championships, 2015 European Games; Silver – 2017 World Team Championships; Winner – 2018 Oman Open. He also won the 2021 & 2022 US Open in Men’s Singles and 2022 Doubles. USATT Rating: 2820.

Kou now leads the Kou Lei Table Tennis Club in Mountain View, CA, coaching all levels of players.

Ma Jinbao

Ma Jinbao, representing Team USA, is a rising star in international table tennis, currently ranked #64 in the WTT World Rankings. Known for his explosive forehand and fearless playstyle, he’s made major waves on the global stage.

Key achievements include: 2023 US Open Champion, 2024 US Open Runner-Up, Two-time LA Open Champion (2022, 2024), and a stunning win over World #16 Anton Källberg at the 2024 WTT Star Contender Ljubljana.

He also earned a bronze at the 2023 Pan Am Championships (Team) and gold at the 2021 888 Team Championships. USATT Rating: 2777.

Kanamitsu Koyo

Koyo is a Japanese table tennis athlete and Nihon University graduate, known for his international success and coaching background.

He’s a 3x National Champion (Japan, Elementary Division), Hungary U18 Champion (2015), and World U21 Ranked #1 in 2019. Other major titles include Spain Open U18 (2016), Croatia U21 (2018), and 2023 US Open Men’s Doubles Champion. He also placed top 16 in Austria and Bulgaria Open Majors, and was runner-up at Sweden U21 (2019).

Beyond playing, Koyo gained coaching experience training youth and adults, reflecting his leadership and development focus.

Nikhil Kumar

Nikhil Kumar, born January 1, 2003, in San Jose, CA, is a top American table tennis player with a USATT rating of 2773. He began playing at age 5–6, training at ICC Milpitas and Spartans Table Tennis.

At 17, he competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and won Pan Am Games Gold (2019) in the men’s team event. National titles include Men’s Singles Champion (2022, 2023) and Mixed Doubles (2019, 2023).

A UC Berkeley student and USA Table Tennis board member, he’s known for his left-handed, attacking style and leadership. He continues to train and represent the U.S. globally.

Kai Zhang

Kai Zhang is a top-tier American table tennis player, known for his aggressive two-winged attacking style and explosive footwork. With a USATT rating of 2721, he ranks among the top U.S. athletes in the sport.

Major highlights include winning Mixed Doubles Gold at the 2019 Pan Am Championships, strong performances at the 2024 U.S. Open, and Runner-up at the 2023 Westchester Open.

He also led his team at the 2025 USATT Northeast Regional Championships. Using a Butterfly Viscaria blade, his combination of power and precision makes him a respected figure nationally and internationally.

Kanamitsu Koyo

Koyo is a Japanese table tennis athlete and Nihon University graduate, known for his international success and coaching background.

Beyond playing, Koyo gained coaching experience training youth and adults, reflecting his leadership and development focus.

Dianren Wei

Dianren Wei is a rising force in American table tennis, boasting a peak USATT rating of 2672. Competing out of California Table Tennis, he's recognized for his strategic, consistent style and rapid progression.

Notable performances include the 2023 USATT Pacific Regional Championships (initial rating 2541), 2023 Joola LA Open (2587), and a major jump during the 2021 888 Grand Opening Team Challenge, where he rose from 2540 to 2672.

A right-handed player, Dianren uses a custom blade for precision, with rubbers chosen for spin (FH) and defensive control (BH). His adaptability and tactical mindset make him a formidable competitor.

Candy Tang

Liying (Candy) Tang is a former Shanghai Provincial Team player and now a top coach at California Table Tennis Center in Rosemead, CA. As a player, she dominated the LA Open (Women’s Singles Champion – 2014, 2015) and the Berkeley Open (2013).

Her elite experience includes winning gold at the 2009 World University Games, multiple titles in the China University Championships, and competing in the China Super League. As a coach.

Candy has shaped many top juniors, including USA National Team member Sally Moyland. Her international pedigree and mentorship continue to elevate American table tennis.

Udaya Ranasingha

US National-Level Coach | 6x Sri Lanka Champion

Udaya Ranasingha is a former elite player and current US National-Level Coach with deep international experience. A six-time Sri Lanka National Champion and national team member (2013–2018), he represented Sri Lanka at the World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. He also claimed back-to-back titles at the South Asian Junior Championships in 2015 and 2016. Now coaching in the U.S., Udaya is dedicated to developing top-level players through his global competitive background.

Tiago Apolónia

Tiago Apolónia – 5-Time Olympian & Portuguese Table Tennis.Tiago Apolónia, born July 28, 1986, in Lisbon, Portugal, is one of the most enduring and accomplished players in international table tennis.

A 5-time Olympian (2008–2024), he has led Portugal on the world stage for over two decades. His career includes a European Championship team gold (2014), European Games team gold (2015), and a Pro Tour title at the 2010 Austrian Open, where he defeated Timo Boll.

Currently playing for ASV Grünwettersbach in Germany’s Bundesliga, Tiago is known for his explosive right-handed style. He uses the Butterfly Apolonia ZLC blade, Tenergy 05 Hard on the forehand, and Dignics 05 on the backhand.indset make him a formidable competitor.

Nandan Naresh

U.S. Men’s National Team Star.Nandan Naresh is a standout American table tennis player with a USATT rating of 2626. Training at 888 Table Tennis Center, he is recognized for his explosive two-winged attacking style and strong international presence.

In 2023, Nandan helped Team USA secure bronze at the Pan American Games in Chile, playing alongside his brother Sid Naresh and Jishan Liang.

In 2024, he was instrumental in the team’s historic gold at the Pan American Championships. That same year, he won the Men’s Doubles title at the U.S. Nationals with Daniel Tran. Nandan continues to rise as a leading figure in U.S. table tennis.

Hou Yingchao (侯英超)

Hou Yingchao – Chinese Defensive Maestro Hou Yingchao, born June 15, 1980, in Beijing, is a legendary Chinese table tennis player known for his world-class defensive chopping. A two-time Chinese National Champion (2000, 2019), he became the oldest winner at age 39 by defeating Wang Chuqin 4–0.

Formerly ranked World No. 10, Hou has earned titles including 2003 Asian Team Gold and 2007 Universiade Team Gold and Singles Silver.

He has won the LA Open twice and competed professionally in Japan, Russia, France, and Poland. Representing Table Tennis Canada since 2018, Hou uses a Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade with Hurricane 3 and TSP Curl P1R rubbers.

Ryu Seung-min

Ryu Seung-min – Olympic Champion & Global Sports Leader.Ryu Seung-min (born August 5, 1982, in Seoul, South Korea) is a legendary table tennis player best known for winning Olympic gold in men’s singles at Athens 2004.

Famous for his explosive forehand and penhold grip, Ryu also earned team medals at the 2008 (bronze) and 2012 (silver) Olympics. His accolades include World Championship silvers and bronzes, a World Cup silver, and Asian Games gold in 2002 (doubles).

Post-retirement, he served as an IOC Member (2016–2024), KTTA President (2019–2023), and was elected KSOC President in 2025. Ryu remains a powerful ambassador for table tennis and the Olympic movement worldwide.

Kim Taehyun

Korean Table Tennis Pro & 2024 Silicon Valley Champion.Kim Taehyun, born in Incheon, South Korea, is a rising international table tennis talent with a current ITTF world ranking of No. 138 and a USATT rating of 2823. Known for his right-handed shakehand grip and aggressive play, Kim won the 2024 Silicon Valley Championships and the LA Open Doubles title.

In 2025, he delivered a standout 3–0 victory over Deni Kozul at WTT Contender Doha and reached the Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals at WTT Feeder Havirov.

A TIBHAR Pro Team athlete, he plays with the Samsonov Force Pro blade and MX-S rubbers. He also coaches privately at 888 Table Tennis Center in California.

Vladimir Samsonov

Belarusian Table Tennis Legend & 3× World Cup Champion.Born April 17, 1976, in Minsk, Vladimir Samsonov is one of table tennis history’s most respected icons. A former World No. 1 (1999), he held a top-10 ITTF ranking for 15 consecutive years.

Known as the “Tai Chi Master” for his fluid all-round style, Samsonov won 3 World Cups (1999, 2001, 2009), 3 European singles titles, and competed in six Olympic Games. He captured 27 ITTF World Tour singles titles and a record 13 European Champions League titles.

Playing with the Tibhar Force Pro blade and Evolution MX-S rubbers, Samsonov retired in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship.

Taimu Arinobu

– Japanese Table Tennis Pro & U.S. Open Champion.Taimu Arinobu, born in Fukuoka, Japan, is a dynamic table tennis athlete known for his aggressive shakehand attacking style. He captured the 2017 U.S. Open Men's Singles title and reached a career-high ITTF world ranking of No. 229. In the 2018 ITTF Australian Open, he upset world No. 40 Tiago Apolónia to reach the main draw.

Taimu has represented Ryukyu Asteeda and T.T Saitama in Japan’s T.League, earning recognition for his strong doubles play.

He uses a Butterfly Viscaria blade with Tenergy 05 on the forehand and Tenergy 64 on the backhand. Arinobu remains a key figure in global table tennis.

Sally Moyland

Team USA Table Tennis Star & LA Open Champion.Sally Moyland (陳伊依), born May 29, 2007, in Fremont, California, is a rising star in U.S. table tennis. Known for her aggressive shakehand style, she won the 2023 LA Open Women’s Singles title at just 16.

She also became the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Champion and was named the first alternate for the Paris 2024 Olympics. At the 2023 U.S. Nationals, she claimed titles in U19, U21, and mixed doubles.

Sally also won singles and team gold at the Pan Am Youth Championships. Trained in both the U.S. and Taiwan, she’s a leading prospect for the 2028 Olympics.

Lily Zhang

Four-Time Olympian & U.S. Table Tennis Icon.Lily Zhang, born June 16, 1996, in Redwood City, California, is a four-time Olympian and six-time U.S. National Champion in Women’s Singles. She joined the U.S. Cadet Team at 11 and became the youngest player ever on the U.S.

Women’s Team at age 12. Internationally, she won bronze at the 2011 Pan Am Games, Youth Olympics (2014), and the 2021 World Championships (Mixed Doubles).

In 2023, she led Team USA to gold at the Pan Am Games. Trained in China and Austria, and a UC Berkeley graduate, Lily remains one of the world’s top-ranked American table tennis players.

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