China’s table tennis stars served up another thrilling victory at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, defeating rivals South Korea 8-4 in a high-stakes showdown. The host nation’s unbeaten streak now stands at five matches, solidifying their status as the team to beat!
Mixed Doubles Drama
Lin Shidong and Kuai Man kicked off the action with a nail-biting comeback, rallying after losing their first game to secure a 2-1 lead. Talk about setting the tone!
Sasha’s Spin Mastery
World No. 1 Sun Yingsha bounced back from a tense opening game loss, unleashing her signature spins to dominate Kim Na-yeong in the next two frames. Fans erupted as she sealed China’s 4-2 lead!
Wang’s Clutch Performance
Men’s singles ace Wang Chunqin delivered straight-game heroics, including a heart-stopping 16-14 opener against Oh Jun-sung. Later, he teamed up with Liang Jingkun to clinch the winning eighth point in doubles—complete with a third-game redemption arc!
With wins over Germany and now South Korea, China eyes their next challenge: a Friday clash with France. Will the golden paddles keep shining? Stay tuned!
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China beat South Korea for 5th straight win at Mixed Team World Cup
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