The World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash has officially kicked off in Beijing’s Shougang Park, blending high-octane sports action with superstar energy! With a dazzling $2 million prize pool, this 10-day event marks elite table tennis’s grand return to the Chinese capital after six decades—and it’s already serving *fire* emojis.
Leading China’s charge are world No. 1 players Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, who’re turning up the heat despite Olympic champs Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng sitting this one out. Wang, fresh off a post-Olympic mindset glow-up, shared: \"I’m ditching the pressure cooker vibes this year—time to play relaxed and slay!\"
Sun’s got *big* mentorship energy too: \"I’m here to inspire the next gen with every smash—let’s make this epic!\" Fans worldwide are tuning in for what’s set to be a masterclass in grit, spins, and viral moments.
With qualifiers underway and global stars battling it out, this Smash isn’t just about trophies—it’s a cultural reset for table tennis. Drop your predictions below!
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Wang and Sun lead as WTT China Smash gets underway in Beijing
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