Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong and Japanese sensation Tomokazu Harimoto were among the special guests at the MLB Tokyo Series, held at the iconic Tokyo Dome. The two top players enjoyed the high-energy atmosphere of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs, sharing their excitement with fans on social media.
Harimoto took to Weibo and Instagram to thank Fan Zhendong for a special MLB souvenir, saying,
I’m very happy to see you again! It was also great to watch such an exciting game between the Dodgers and Cubs!
Meanwhile, Fan Zhendong shared his own thoughts on Weibo, writing,
The atmosphere of the major league games is very contagious. I hope that more and more spectators can feel the charm of baseball.
The event proved to be a viral moment, with Fan Zhendong’s video from the Tokyo Dome already surpassing 11 million views. The crossover between table tennis and baseball sparked excitement among fans, highlighting the growing connections between different sports.