China's table tennis team showcased their prowess on Thursday, securing two impressive victories at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The team clinched an 8-0 win over Hong Kong SAR in their second match of the day, marking their sixth consecutive triumph in the tournament. 🎉
Earlier, China bested South Korea 8-4, demonstrating their versatility by changing up their lineup against Hong Kong SAR. The dynamic duo of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha paired up for the mixed doubles match against Yiu Kwan To and Ng Wing Lam. Reunited as partners for the first time since the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Wang and Sun dominated the court, winning decisively with scores of 11-4, 11-6, 11-4. 🥇
\"I was a little concerned before the match,\" Wang shared after their victory. \"During practice, I reminded myself of the key details from our previous mixed doubles matches. Our performance tonight was even better than I expected.\" Sun echoed his sentiment, noting, \"It had been a long time since we paired at the Paris Olympics. We played well this time.\" 💪
In the women's singles match, Wang Manyu represented China against Doo Hoi Kem. The two last faced off at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Cup Finals in Singapore in 2021, where Wang emerged victorious. Continuing her winning streak, Wang swiftly defeated Doo with scores of 11-8, 11-4, 11-2. 🏆
Lin Shidong took to the table for the men's singles match and has impressively competed in all six of China's matches so far. He secured the final win against Chan Baldwin, sealing the deal with scores of 11-3, 11-4, much to the delight of the home crowd. 👏
With these victories, China continues to assert its dominance in the tournament. Up next, they will face Japan on Friday in what promises to be another exciting matchup. Stay tuned! 🇨🇳 vs. 🇯🇵
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China get second straight win in one day at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
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