Five of China’s brightest table tennis stars have made a power play, withdrawing from the WTT Champions event in Montpellier, France, to gear up for the 15th National Games this November! 🏓✨ The squad—including fan favorites Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, and Wang Manyu—opted to swap baguettes for backhands as they prioritize home turf glory.
This move comes hot off their dominant performance at the Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in India, where China swept both men’s and women’s titles. Now, the paddlers are laser-focused on the National Games’ table tennis showdown, set to serve off November 7 in the Macao Special Administrative Region. 🎉
While fans might miss seeing these athletes in France, the decision highlights China’s strategic emphasis on nurturing homegrown talent. Think of it as trading a sprint for a marathon—except with way more spin shots. 🔄🇨🇳
