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Tomi Okawa

b. 1932

Japanese table tennis player

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About Tomi Okawa

Born 1932. Tomi Okawa is a Japanese table tennis player.

Tomi Okawa (born 26 February 1932) is a former international table tennis player from Japan.

Career From 1953 to 1961 Okawa won five medals in singles, doubles, and team events in the World Table Tennis Championships. The five World Championship medals included three gold medals in the singles at the 1956 World Table Tennis Championships and two in the team event at the 1957 World Table Tennis Championships and 1961 World Table Tennis Championships. Okawa also won an English Open title.

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Also known as
OKADA-OKAWA Tomie, Okada Tomi, Okawa Tomi, Tomi Ōkawa, Tomi Ookawa, Tomi Oukawa
moreTomi Ohkawa

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tomi Okawa?

Japanese table tennis player

When was Tomi Okawa born?

Tomi Okawa was born on 26 February 1932 in Ibaraki Prefecture.

What is Tomi Okawa's occupation?

Tomi Okawa is a table tennis player.

What nationality is Tomi Okawa?

Tomi Okawa is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tomi Okawa

· Wikidata: Q458533

· DBpedia: Tomi Okawa

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