After a 32-year wait, Team Beijing has finally reclaimed the men's table tennis crown at the 15th National Games, defeating Team Shanghai 3-1 in a thrilling best-of-five final this Thursday. 🏓🎉
It all started with a boost from table tennis legend Ma Long, who teamed up with rising star Huang Youzheng to take down Xu Xin and Zhou Kai 11-9, 5-11, 11-4, 11-7 in the opening doubles match. Their chemistry was 🔥!
Next up, world champion Fan Zhendong clashed with Beijing's Wang Chuqin in a singles showdown. Fan bounced back from a first-game loss to win 8-11, 11-7, 11-3, 11-9, leveling the score at 1-1 and setting the stage for a nail-biter.
The pivotal moment came when Ma Long faced Shanghai's Zhou in match three. Controlling the pace like a pro, the Dragon scorched through with 11-4, 13-11, 14-12, giving Beijing a crucial 2-1 lead.
With everything on the line, Xu Xin fought hard against Wang Chuqin, but Wang's world No. 1 skills shone through. He closed out the match 11-8, 12-10, 11-8 to seal the historic victory—and end Beijing's 32-year title drought! 💪
This historic win adds another epic chapter to Ma Long's legendary career. Stay tuned for more sports highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from the National Games! 🌟
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Ma Long seals career set as Beijing win table tennis men's team title
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