China's national table tennis team has touched down in Paris ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing a squad of elite athletes ready to defend their gold medal legacy. 🌟 The eight-player lineup includes fan favorites like Ma Long (aka the 🐉 ‘Dragon’), Sun Yingsha, and Tokyo 2021 champions Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng. Let the games begin!
🎯 The team will compete in all five events, starting with mixed doubles on July 27. Liu Guoliang, head of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, told reporters the first week will focus on adjusting to the time zone and fine-tuning strategies. \"We’re here to showcase our best,\" he said.
💪 Defending champions like Sun Yingsha are already fired up: \"Wearing the national jersey fills me with pride and excitement,\" she shared. Meanwhile, veteran Ma Long (a 3x Olympic gold medalist) grinned: \"This stage never gets old.\" Newcomer Wang Chuqin added: \"Mentally and physically, I’m sharper than ever.\"
🇨🇳 China dominated table tennis at the Tokyo Games, snagging 4 out of 5 golds. Can they ace a repeat? Follow the action starting July 26! 🥇
