About Risa Zhang
The Japan Table Tennis Association's first-half 2026 staff list names Risa as head coach of the women's junior national team, overseeing U-18 and U-15. It lists her affiliation as YY Table Tennis Club.
Role source checked September 11, 2026.
Born: 1983
Grip Style: Right-handed, Shakehand
Chinese Name: Tang Yuanyuan
Naturalized: 2008
Coaching Experience
- Exclusive coach for Ai Fukuhara (2002-2017)
- Contributed to 4 Olympic appearances
- Coached Japanese Championship victories (2012, 2013)
- 15+ years coaching Ai Fukuhara in domestic and international competition
- Expert in bench coaching and opponent analysis
- Currently coaching at Y.Y Table Tennis Club
Coaching Style
Known for smart bench coaching strategies and rapid opponent analysis. Risa specializes in developing personalized training plans that target individual weaknesses while strengthening winning techniques.
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