Table tennis fans, get ready for a shakeup in Doha! World No.1 Sun Yingsha 🏓 from the Chinese mainland has officially withdrawn from the upcoming World Table Tennis Champions tournament in Doha, Qatar. Her spot will be filled by Doo Hoi Kem from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, marking a new opportunity for the rising star.
Sun Yingsha pulled out of a women's singles semifinal at the WTT Finals earlier this month due to discomfort, and she also sat out the Chinese Table Tennis Super League Finals, which wrapped up on Sunday in Nanjing. Even with those withdrawals, she secured the year-end world No.1 ranking for the fourth consecutive season—a remarkable achievement that cements her status in the sport 🎉.
With Sun's announcement, the Chinese mainland's women's singles line-up for the January 7–11, 2026 competition in Doha is set: Wang Manyu, Chen Xingtong, Wang Yidi, Chen Yi and Kuai Man. They'll look to continue the Chinese mainland's dominance in the sport, while Doo Hoi Kem steps in as a dark horse who could surprise everyone.
Whether you're a pro player, a weekend warrior, or just love the thrill of international competition, early January in Doha promises intense rallies, fierce rivalries and plenty of drama. Stay tuned as the world’s best table tennis talent battles it out on the big stage!
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Sun Yingsha withdraws from World Table Tennis Champions event in Doha
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