Lim Jong-hoon

Lim Jong-hoon was born on January 21, 1997, in Busan, South Korea. He is a left-handed shakehand player who has achieved significant milestones in his table tennis career. His career best ranking places him at 11 as of April 18, 2023, reflecting consistent performance at the highest levels of the sport. Lim’s professional journey is marked by a series of victories in both singles and doubles events on the international circuit. He has accumulated 298 wins out of 451 career matches, achieving a 66.5% win rate, underscoring his competitive proficiency and dedication to the sport.

Throughout his career, Lim Jong-hoon has secured an impressive array of titles across various major tournaments. He is a two-time Asian champion, with gold medals in doubles and team events. Notably, he won the Korean National Championships in doubles in 2017. Lim’s international success extends to the World Tour Finals, where he claimed a doubles gold in 2018. His capabilities in doubles are further highlighted by multiple victories in World Tour events and WTT Contender series. He has also achieved success in club competitions, including winning a French Pro A league title with AS Pontoise-Cergy TT in 2024.

Lim has consistently medaled in major international competitions, demonstrating his impact on the sport. At the Olympic Games, he earned a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His World Championship record includes silver medals in doubles in 2021 and 2023, and bronze medals in team events in 2018 and 2024, as well as a mixed doubles bronze in 2025. In the Asian Games, Lim has secured multiple silver and bronze medals, showcasing his versatility across different formats. These achievements solidify his standing as a prominent figure in global table tennis.