🏓 At the Chinese mainland's 15th National Games in Macao SAR on Sunday, Shanghai's Fan Zhendong and Wang retained their table tennis singles titles, showcasing skill and resilience.
In the men's final, Fan faced Hainan's Lin Shidong. The match began dramatically as Lin jumped to a 9-4 lead in game one. But Fan, fresh from his Paris Olympics gold, stormed back with seven straight points to win 11-9.
After dropping the second set 8-11, the 28-year-old Fan found another gear, cruising through the next three games 11-5, 11-3 and 11-4 to clinch a 4-1 victory. 🚀
Meanwhile, Wang defended her women's singles crown with grace, proving she's a force on the national stage. 🎉
The 15th National Games have delivered thrills, reminding us why table tennis reigns as one of the Chinese mainland's most beloved sports. Champions like Fan and Wang continue to raise the bar and inspire the next generation. 💪
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Fan, Wang retain table tennis singles championships at National Games
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