China’s table tennis dominance roared back at the 2024 Paris Olympics as Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin clinched mixed doubles gold 🥇—a sweet redemption after the event’s shock loss in Tokyo three years ago. The duo defeated Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in a nail-biting 4-2 showdown on Tuesday, sealing victory with dramatic 11-8 scores in the final game. 🎉
🏅 The win wasn’t without chaos: Wang’s paddle was damaged by overeager photographers post-match! 😱 But the pair stayed cool under pressure, mirroring their resilience after China’s 2021 defeat to Japan. 'This gold means everything,' Wang said. 'We rewrote the story.'
📈 The victory restores China’s grip on a sport it’s long dominated—while proving even Olympic champs face curveballs. Next up? The singles events, where Sun and Wang aim to add more sparkle to China’s medal haul. 🌟
