Chinese athletes secured their spot on the Olympic podium with one gold and one silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris on Tuesday. Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin triumphed in the mixed doubles table tennis event, a title the team had missed during its debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
In a thrilling final, Wang Chuqin and Sun overcame their DPRK opponents, Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong, with scores of 11-6, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5, 7-11, 11-8. Their victory marked a significant achievement for China in this highly competitive sport.
During the intense match, Wang Chuqin's paddle was damaged by enthusiastic photographers eager to capture the victorious moment. Despite the initial frustration, Wang quickly regained his composure, leading his team to victory.
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Sun, Wang restore table tennis glory for China with mixed doubles gold
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