In a heart-stopping showdown that had fans glued to their screens, China's men's table tennis team pulled off a jaw-dropping 3-2 comeback against Japan at the Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in India! 🎉 The defending champions turned the tide after trailing 0-2, proving why they're the team to beat.
Edge-of-Your-Seat Action 🥵
Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto (World No. 4) kicked off the drama with a nail-biter win over Liang Jingkun. When Wang Chuqin fell next to Sora Matsushima, China's hopes looked dim—until 20-year-old Lin Shidong stepped up. His clutch backhand winner in the fifth game ignited the rally 🔥, sparking a domino effect.
Wang & Liang Seal the Deal 🏆
World No. 1 Wang Chuqin redeemed himself with a tense 3-2 victory over Harimoto, leveling the score. Then Liang Jingkun delivered the knockout punch, dominating Matsushima 11-3 in the decider. Four hours of pure adrenaline later, China booked their final spot against Hong Kong SAR.
Meanwhile, China's women's team cruised to their final with dominant performances, setting up a golden showdown for both squads! 👏
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China men, women reach finals at Asian Table Tennis Team Championships
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