On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, hosts China powered past the ROK with a flawless 8-0 sweep in the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, marking their fifth straight victory in the tournament.
Lin Shidong and Kuai Man set the tone, dispatching Park Gang-hyeon and Kim Na-yeong 11-5, 14-12, 11-8 in the opening mixed doubles match to jump to a 3-0 lead.
Women's singles star Wang Manyu maintained momentum with a composed 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 victory, before World No. 1 Wang Chuqin closed out the session by beating An Jae-hyun 11-9, 11-4 in men's singles.
Aside from dropping a single match point in their opening match against the Hong Kong SAR, China's squad has stood unchallenged, delivering 8-0 shutouts over Egypt, Chile, Croatia and now the ROK. Both mixed doubles pairings have impressed, and all six singles players are gearing up for stiffer tests.
Later today (Thursday), China will face France in the afternoon session as they aim to extend their unbeaten run and chase gold on home soil.
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China sweep ROK for fifth consecutive win at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
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