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Ai Fukuhara was born on 1 November, 1988 in Sendai, Japan, is a Japanese table tennis player. Discover Ai Fukuhara's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?

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Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 1 November 1988
Birthday 1 November
Birthplace Sendai, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Ai Fukuhara Height, Weight & Measurements

At 35 years old, Ai Fukuhara height is 155 cm and Weight 48 kg (106 lb).

Physical Status
Height 155 cm
Weight 48 kg (106 lb)
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Who Is Ai Fukuhara's Husband?

Her husband is Chiang Hung-Chieh (m. 2016)

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Husband Chiang Hung-Chieh (m. 2016)
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Ai Fukuhara Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ai Fukuhara worth at the age of 35 years old? Ai Fukuhara’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. She is from Japan. We have estimated Ai Fukuhara's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

2001

Onsen Takkyū!! (Do it! Hot Spring Table Tennis!!), released on 21 December 2001 and Fukuhara Ai No Takkyū Icchokusen'' (Ai Fukuhara's Table Tennis), released on 24 June 2004, both for the PlayStation 2.

2002

At age 13, in 2002, she became the youngest-ever Japanese representative for the Asian Games.

2003

In 2003, she reached the quarter-final, losing to top-seeded Zhang Yining, in her World Championships debut in Paris.

2004

In 2004, she took part in the World Team Championships and helped Team Japan finish third.

Fukuhara qualified to participate in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Asian zone qualifying tournament.

The qualification entitled Fukuhara to compete in Athens, at the age of 15 years and 287 days, as the youngest-ever female table tennis player to debut in the Olympic Games.

She reached the round of 16 in her first Olympic Games, losing to bronze medalist Kim Kyung-ah.

She carried the Olympic flame when it traveled to Tokyo in 2004.

2005

In April 2005, Fukuhara replaced compatriot Aya Umemura and became the highest-ranked Japanese female on the ITTF World Ranking list.

She advanced to the semifinals at the 2005 Women's World Cup, losing to Guo Yan in the semifinals but beating Tie Ya Na in the third place match.

2008

Fukuhara was directly qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics through world ranking.

She was chosen as the national flag bearer for Japan at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Fukuhara teamed up with Sayaka Hirano and Haruna Fukuoka at the women's team event.

They reached the bronze medal contest but lost to South Korea.

In the singles event, Fukuhara advanced to round of 16, losing to gold medalist Zhang Yining.

She carried the torch once again for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and was the flag bearer for the Japanese national team at the Opening Ceremonies.

2010

The Kuwait Open 2010 would be Ai's most fruitful competition at that time.

On the way to the finals, she caused numerous upsets.

Starting off, she upset China by defeating Guo Yue.

Later on, she played Singapore's Wang Yuegu, where Ai eventually won 4–2.

After two shocking wins, Ai went on to cause another upset to China by beating the experienced top-spin specialist, Guo Yan.

In the highly lauded and suspenseful final, she nearly defeated China's top seed Liu Shiwen, but lost 3–4.

2012

Ai Fukuhara (福原 愛) is a retired Japanese table tennis player and Olympic medalist, winning silver at the 2012 Summer Olympics and bronze at the 2016 Summer Olympics with the Japanese women's team.

She is sponsored by All Nippon Airways.

Fukuhara began playing at the age of 3 and became a professional at age 10.

The following year, she became the youngest player ever to become a member of the Japanese national team.

Because of her age, she has been regarded as a "child prodigy" in table tennis.

She also qualified directly for the London 2012 Olympic Games with her world ranking in June 2011, but lost to Ding Ning on 31 July 2012, (13–15, 6–11, 6–11, and 4–11).

At the Women's Team Event semi-finals, she defeated Feng Tianwei (11–9, 11–6, 5–11 and 11–9) in the first match which eventually helped Japan reach their first table tennis finals in the Olympics over Singapore.

However, Japan failed to defeat China in the finals but Fukuhara got her first silver medal ever in table tennis.

2013

Fukuhara, who at that time was world number 15, beat two highly rated Chinese opponents on the way to the final before eventually overcoming Moon Hyunjung (KOR) 11–7, 11–5, 13–11, 11–8 to clinch the 2013 Japan Open title.

"This is the first time I won the Japan Open, an event which is very special to me. I am very happy to win such a big event in front of so many people. The reason that I won today was the spectators, especially the ones that have followed my whole career."

2016

Fukuhara also qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she lost a close semi-final against Germany with her team and later won bronze together with Kasumi Ishikawa and Mima Ito on her side by defeating the team from Singapore.

She was also playing for Japan in the Singles event and reached 4th place after losing against Li Xiaoxia and losing in the game for bronze against Kim Song-i.

Ai Fukuhara won Table Tennis Women's Doubles with Kasumi Ishikawa.

2018

Fukuhara announced her retirement in October 2018.

Fukahara called Ding Ning her role model in a heartfelt social media post following Ding's announced retirement in 2021.

Her first name, Ai, means "love" and she is often referred to as "Ai-chan" (愛ちゃん) in Japan.

Her youth and talent have made her a popular sports star in Japan.

Fukuhara has appeared in two Japanese table tennis video games, including ''Ikuze!