Hitomi Sato (table tennis)

Hitomi Sato (佐藤 瞳, Satō Hitomi, born December 23, 1991) is a Japanese table tennis player. She is known for her highly defensive, chopping style of play.

Sato represents Japan in international competitions, including the World Table Tennis Championships and the Olympic Games. Her defensive style is considered unique in modern table tennis, where aggressive offensive play is more common. She relies on consistent backspin chops to force errors from her opponents.

Some of her notable achievements include:

• Participation in major international tournaments such as the World Table Tennis Championships and ITTF World Tour events.
• Representation of Japan at the Olympic Games.
• Medals won at various international competitions. (Specific details about medals and placements can be found through official ITTF records and table tennis news sources.)

Sato's defensive style has made her a popular figure in table tennis, demonstrating the viability of alternative playing styles in a sport dominated by attack-minded players.