The most creative Table Tennis Player ever?

[@AdamBobrow]

Koki Niwa... the best kind of crazy. Thanks for everything. ❤

[@abdullahoamr8342]

Hello Adam

[@belomo2009]

Thanks for the amazing commentary. It makes it more appealing to watch. 👍

[@amirpirakea5925]

Thanks Adam for all your efforts

[@baycuen8815]

Exactly 💯

[@LucaMatteis]

Adam, can you please influence someone at the WTT to have them go back and show us matches using this regular behind-the-table view instead of side-view? The main problem with the new angle is that it's not how you play the game. Your view of the table while you're playing is the front of the table, not from the side.

[@oberumichael9722]

His style is so unique. The humility and calmness with which he plays is just out of this world. Koki Niwa is FANTASTIC!

[@つん-d4s]

海外ニキたちのコメントで丹羽くんがこんなに惜しまれてるのに感動したわ。 Ｔリーグとか国内大会でまだまだ活躍して欲しい。 ほんと日本人の誇りだよ。

[@doncarloancelotti2256]

As a fellow East Asian, I'm just glad a lot of us 3 ethnicities can stand out in multiple sports we share (minus football and basketball)

[@vballas]

😅😅

[@Cave-a-lier]

くだがニ惜海感よ欲グメんのほ外て国丹しな。 羽大活ンリんわだしコＴまてまのの本。 でトこキし内で人か動躍んれだた会るにといに誇またち日ーしとり。

[@Cave-a-lier]

J'ai mélangé tous les caractères que tu as utilisés. Désolé :)

[@なな-s7g2b]

@@vballas？？？？

[@TheCajunAsian]

7:45 Nothing better than this, un-returnable shot that rolls onto the table, the accuracy you need on this is off this planet, I have only seen this shot like 5 times in my whole life

[@guillaumelenormand1779]

One of the players that make me love table tennis. I will never forget him.

[@diegogamboaramirez6735]

Same here

[@bowlingguy7755]

Why did he quit?

[@zencosuzuki8496]

@@bowlingguy7755 The same question.

[@user-iu9es6qr2q]

"I've been thinking about this since before the Tokyo Olympics. There aren't just one or two reasons, but the world rankings and (national team) selection have changed and I no longer have the advantage I had before, so I no longer have the motivation to compete with young players from scratch. ``No,'' he said frankly. In interview.

[@soganbe]

舐めプと言われようが、独創性溢れるプレイスタイルで本当に観てて楽しい卓球でした。アダムさんのコーキニワーが聴けなくなるのが寂しいです。

[@zifu8198]

引退したんですか？

[@soganbe]

国際大会へはもう出場しないと明言されました。

[@amadeusbm]

Koki Niwa is awesome because he is creative, he is not just a topspin machine. Koki Niwa is an artist.

[@verybadi]

Великий художник! Great artist!

[@たんぐすてん-u4u]

wttまでこんな動画あげるなんてほんとにすごい選手だったよね国内ではまだやるらしいし楽しみ😊

[@24ghosh24]

Perfect example of winning is not important but playing the game beautifully is. I always enjoyed watching his matches, win or lose...Koki the legend forever.

[@anujmchitale]

If you are a professional player then winning is the most important thing.

[@AV-kl3dx]

@@anujmchitale That's partially true. Winning tournaments is great ofc, you make good money, get into the record books but producing spectacular moments like Koki had been doing throughout his career is enough to gain a cult following, which is more important than winning trophies imo.

[@anujmchitale]

@@AV-kl3dx For professionals winning is most important. It's not a leisure time activity for them. They are capable of handling disappointment. But that doesn't mean few trick shots are enough for them to be content. If Koki Niwa is himself asked about his best moments, most probably the answer is going to be some important win or tournament success. And not a highlights reel shot!

[@maxchan8243]

You gain nothing by playing beautifully and lost.

[@24ghosh24]

@@maxchan8243 yes u do, people remember u for a long long time...that's y we still remember waldner but never remember other world champions of his time .similarly koki is more famous than lian jiankun or lin gaoyuan.

[@YukiTanaka-o9y]

丹羽孝希にフィーチャーしてこんな素晴らしい動画を作って貰えた事が本当に嬉しい 本当に素晴らしいプレイヤーですね🙌

[@luna_joker5756]

Koki niwa has unique talent and absolutely belongs to table tennis, thank you for all brilliant show in international stage, it's great joy to watch your matches. Happy retirement, we gonna miss you badly！！All the best and see you in T-league

[@koki2880]

丹羽孝希是唯一让我感受到乒乓球乐趣和魅力的运动员。可爱的小巨人杀手，小小的个子，曾掀翻一个个欧洲大汉。展现他魅力的舞台应该是国际赛场。日本乒乓球协会制定的巴黎选拔规则只是以国内的排名为依据，对他太不友好。非常遗憾不能看到国际赛场上的niwa，希望在国内可以快乐乒乓!祝niwa有个美好的未来!

[@sirqualls722]

One of the most entertaining player with such a feeling for the ball retires way to early. What a humble and nice person also i will rly miss him hard ;(

[@XavierMartin30]

There's a smile on my face whenever I watch Koki Niwa over and over again.

[@ikeem9000]

Xu Xin and Koki Niwa are the best entertainers 🇨🇳 🇯🇵 😍😘

[@k4nful]

6:00 my favorite tennis table point so faw, this is the best example of genius nonchalance !

[@Wattis-Klow]

Thank you Koki Niwa for playing so fantastically . It's sad that we won't be able to see you play in international tournaments in the future, but we are happy that we can still see you play in the T-League!

[@Kingminsoong]

Retired?

[@demonslayeredits593]

@@Kingminsoong Yes 😔

[@よはね日本]

The team name is Okayama ribets!!!!!!

[@kreecik242]

Cuz of retired? Srsly? How old is he?

[@tylertc3003]

国際大会から引退しましたが、日本国内の大会には出場します🔥

[@Spoer81]

I always amazed by Koki Niwa's calm and confidence.. that guy like have no burden like the other player. Niwa vs Fang was a legend..

[@zottffss]

"NOBODY DOES THIS BUT KOKI NIWA!!!" "KOKI NIWA BLOCKS IT WITH HIS RIGHT HAND?! MADNESS!" Forever legendary.

[@amirpirakea5925]

We need more players like him and more players with unique styles

[@ピクトさん-b4l]

We need Koki Niwa. Table tennis also need Koki Niwa. 6:00 is the best point of 2017!!

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

The best point no doubt

[@punpompur]

6:05 was just way too cool man. That moment will remain etched in memory forever. Niwa's chop block is just too good

[@Omeiden]

what the hell is a chop block, this guy is amazing

[@sarevosviras8738]

As just an amateur block, but given a tornado effect...

[@chaoguo5569]

He looked so bored lol

[@azeromaki5199]

​@@Omeidenit's a shot where you essentially chop the ball taking all the pace off of it, generally used on defense to block crazy fast shots hence chop block.

[@anas7412]

This is the best for my opinion.. Fang looks so dissapointed

[@bo7034]

Koki Niwa is a legend l’ll never forget him😢

[@zengee2296]

丹羽選手は海外にもファンが沢山いるし、日本の卓球選手からも人望あるし、本当に素晴らしい選手だと思う！ これからも沢山の人に知って欲しい✨

[@PanchoGDMKWii]

We will never forget your chop blocks, your fast attacks and the funny way of playing you had! Have a good retirement legend!! 🏓✨

[@よはね日本]

he will play tabletennis on Tleague

[@PanchoGDMKWii]

@@よはね日本 yeah I know

[@7Kazman]

Love Koki Niwa, his unique style he has developed to tackle big athletes. Lucky I have a picture of him and myself when he played in our country.

[@カナヤ]

丹羽選手の試合もっと見たかったな…国内戦でも良い結果が出るようこれからも応援します！

[@stanley7257]

The magician on the table tennis court! Thank you koki 🥲

[@jonathan-qd1cc]

Did he retire ?

[@blkhwk737]

I still remember the doubles game against China. Koki and Kenta were fire for real. Such unbelievable shots through the whole match, it was pretty much the most entertaining doubles game I've seen in my life.

[@porkchan1]

記録より記憶に残るというのはこういうことなんだろうね。

[@dariogutierrez6716]

That's right. No one did this like Koki Niwa. Oh how many times I've tried to imitate those chops over the table. I will keep trying.

[@styleniko4339]

Koki Niwa is definately one of the players who changed how I watch the game of table tennis!

[@awc7279]

5:28 like a boss.. Kiwa is very fun to watch even though he doesn't win match that often his points are often very entertaining.

[@UnderscoreTTC]

Niwa is absolutely my fav player of all time in table tennis, he's the reason i am back playing table tennis after a long hiatus. He is like Kimi Raikkonen in Table Tennis World, also my fav driver in F1. Both retired recently but still can watch Niwa plays in T-league

[@anujmchitale]

Kimi Raikkonnen is a world champion. Koki Niwa has never won an ITTF tournament. Quite strange to count them in the same basket. 🤔

[@UnderscoreTTC]

@@anujmchitale in term of personality

[@anujmchitale]

@@UnderscoreTTC Ok. I personally don't think they have similar personality either. Beyond maybe just the poker face.

[@angelguevara7730]

Thank you Koki. I will always see you as the man who could be the best in the world, but never wanted to be... Thank you for making this sport fun again

[@朱俊憲-y6l]

We will always remember that there was a fantasy left-handed player and a spectacular blocker Koki Niwa !!

[@bakervinci163]

So glad to see him playing in 2022. He is my favorite by far.

[@werderfifa3856]

Nobody does it but Koki Niwa 😍

[@Philiia]

My favourite winning shot and commentary of all time. Thanks Kiki for the memories.

[@RaviShankar...]

@@Philiia Kiki Bertens is a Dutch tennis player. She had a WTA ranking of no: 4 in 2019. This is Koki Niwa table tennis player of Japan🫵😆😅

[@harryharrison362]

RIP Koki Niwa 😢

[@SkepticNL]

@@RaviShankar... cringe

[@RaviShankar...]

@@SkepticNL jk…jus kiddn

[@따오리-w4d]

Ill never forget koki wonder play I miss u 😊

[@siegmars.450]

I can see this style in endless loops. It is still unbelievable! I love the cries of the commentators „Koki Niwa!!!“ after one of hims wizard actions 😄

[@Руслан-в6к]

Коки Нива красавчик, обожаю его игру, технарь и выдумщик, жаль что ушёл

[@jasmineb9875]

Koki niva im gonna miss you alot😭😭 you are really amazing ❤️

[@akbarshohbaxodirov2137]

I love koki niwa's backhand chop block cause his chop block is really amazing

[@wolf-xf6hf]

As someone newer to table tennis this man is absolutely entertaining to watch

[@FJT2024]

he is not only the best player, he is an artist

[@locarxd5471]

We will never forget you Legend

[@asifansari4963]

It is a treat to watch him as nobody does this but KOKI NIVA.

[@s.h.n.6231]

Koki Niwa, I love you. Thanks for everything ❤

[@HerrProfM]

One of the most entertaining players I have watched. He will be sorely missed...

[@mrsirman2177]

Dead?

[@jerrymaguire0329]

喜歡他的打球風格❤️

[@sekai1809]

4:01 the chop blocks are his significant movesets

[@mammalanimal5455]

Niwa Thank you for all the super plays👏

[@あああ-p3p6h]

He makes a legend even when he loses. But now the legend is about to end

[@jimcanillo9468]

His unique style made him legend

[@Philiia]

Often when I am waiting to receive serve I say quietly to myself KOKI NIWA to remind myself to try and play the ball creatively and unexpectedly. Nobody does it like Koki Niwa

[@rafaelxxxmadeira]

One of my favorites ever! Much respect!

[@williamsampson4460]

The wild thing about Niwa is that there are brief moments when he is the worlds most unstoppable player. However, this only lasts for a game and not for the entire match.

[@chasehadley5230]

That's actually the type of player I like. Human.

[@t.huto38]

He's like Ronaldinho of TT...so entertaining to watch..and love his chop block

[@tylertc3003]

こんなに世界中から愛される日本人選手はこれからそうそう出てこないでしょうね...

[@赤ピクミン-i1h]

いっぱいおって草

[@fmt0htm]

このグルーヴ感で魅せる日本人はそうそう現れないでしょう

[@WEZARD329]

コキニワの実況の人も寂しがってるだろうな… 個人的には丹羽のスーパープレイとあの実況がセットなんよ！笑

[@xinzhongwei8739]

Kiki Nina, we certainly will miss seeing you competing internationally. You are one of a kind legend. I’ve always enjoyed your somewhat unorthodox style of play, making this game so much more enjoyable. Have a nice rest of your playing career in the T League!

[@Bruno90s]

Um dos jogadores mais criativos e malucos que eu já vi jogando, inspirador, bem humorado e extremamente talentoso na sua maneira “torta” de ser, obrigado por ser um jogador muito especial Koki Niwa ❤️🏓🇯🇵

[@faisalali793]

The best chop blocker in the Table tennis, what a legend

[@widodo78]

One of my fave player just like waldner with unique style.

[@lemusachi]

6:10 simplesmente INACREDITÁVEL 🇧🇷

[@theviniso]

Pra mim é o ponto mais incrível da carreira dele

[@beausky4100]

8:35 never seen like these, so fast yet he can do it with both hands, amazingly incredible.

[@ToxShatteredPD]

His calmness is stunning 😀

[@uyoku]

コキニワは永遠だ!!😭

[@LJ-zq1qn]

貴方に憧れて卓球始めたんだよ もう彼以上に天才という言葉が似合う人は出てこないだろうね

[@panmaew]

This man's talent is off the scale.

[@empedempe]

It's not a Koki Niwa compilation without the Swedish Open 2017. Specially for me because I was there to see it in person. The whole air of the place changed and after everyone stopped cheering all you could hear is Adam screaming. It was truly surreal.

[@ahmadabdulqadir7696]

I love his style of play,I wish i can just chop block like him

[@timheywood4813]

You see players that are really good from many thousands of hours practice but what Koki Niwa has can't be taught. His combination of skill and creativity is unique

[@jul16ares]

He's just like "sorry I'm not realy playing table tennis" best relax player ever

[@bikeilee]

What an entertaining player!

[@peterjongsma5297]

Reflexes like lightning. Vision like a laser. Superhuman.

[@girish325]

Koki Niwa's magic and Bobrow's hysterical commentary is a treat for fans

[@thomasenprepaa]

NOBODY DOES IT BUT KOKI NIWAAAAAAAAA

[@infott85]

Thanks Koki 😍

[@RingJando]

He knows where the ball will be & movs into position like it's in slow motion for Koki ❤

[@hutche]

He is indeed the most creative young talents of the game.

[@lidanwang4912]

谢谢丹羽孝希在赛场上贡献的精彩瞬间，愿你未来的生活一切顺利❤

[@-knowledgist5082]

We will miss him, he has a different style

[@TareqAstroPhoton]

You played nice points against legends, you are a legend, sad about your retirement, good luck in your life!

[@Williamm-um3qq]

5:44 this one is so satisfying to watch Happy retirement koki

[@OJB42]

Wow. Some of those shots were unbelievable; love his style, especially at 6:00.

[@조재호-u3e]

U legend koki niwa....♡

[@massimonegrini750]

To me the most incredible talent in TT! Arigatou 🙏🏓

[@TimoKanal]

6:04 That commentator is the best ever!

[@angieharuma1011]

アダムさんのKokiNiwa‼️も聞かれなくなって残念です😭

[@sw2de3fr4gt]

Love his style

[@danielkings8108]

He is so creative with his style and he just invents ways of playing all in his mind

[@mbimudahbahasainggris_byhe4582]

Legends will never die.... Play crazy beautifully is such a legend.

[@nana_iphone]

6:00定期的に見たくなるファンタジスタ「コキ・ニワ」

[@souravsan7]

Koki niwa makes even the best players of the world rethink of their strategies and sometimes their existence 🤣🤣

[@シャンシャンシャンシャン-p6f]

Koki Niwa is a very Fantastic table tennis player❕

[@lemusachi]

7:50 eu jamais vi um lance como esse.... surreal.....

[@gilbert9899]

Koki NIwa and simon Gauzy is the best entertainer in Table Tennis world,i Love them Both..

[@chrhe894]

Great stuff!! I think Waldner is the most creative ever, being able to adapt to opponent skills.

[@柳沢大貴-x8e]

I'm Japanese and proud of the small hero 🏓

[@JasonGreen-zw8tm]

niwa the best table tennis artist, so beautiful just like magic.