China's table tennis squad delivered a masterclass at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, defending their title with an emphatic 8-1 victory over South Korea! ๐ฅ The electrifying final saw nail-biting rallies and unstoppable performances from the hosts' star athletes.
โก Key Highlights:
๐จ๐ณ The mixed doubles duo Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha set the tone with a thrilling 11-9, 17-19, 11-4 win against South Korea's Cho Dae-seong and Shin Yu-bin. Talk about starting strong! ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Wang Manyu, the undefeated powerhouse, steamrolled Kim Na-yeong 11-3, 11-7, 11-2 in women's singles. She's now 21-0 in games played this tournament โ absolute queen behavior! ๐
๐ Rising star Lin Shidong sealed the deal in men's singles, overcoming Oh Jun-sung's early lead with a clutch 11-6, 11-4, 11-8 performance. When the pressure was on, he leveled up! ๐ฎ
๐ This victory cements China's dominance in global table tennis and kicks off Chengdu's sports scene with a bang. Fans worldwide are already hyped for next season! ๐โจ
Reference(s):
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