China's women's table tennis team defended their title at the Paris Olympics with a decisive 3-0 victory over Japan on Saturday. The trio of Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu showcased their exceptional skills, winning one doubles and two singles matches against Japan's Hina Hayata, Miwa Harimoto, and Miu Hirano.
This triumph marks China's fifth consecutive women's team gold since the event was introduced at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Additionally, with this victory, China achieved a clean sweep of the Olympic gold medals in table tennis in Paris, further solidifying their dominance in the sport.
Moreover, this gold medal represents China's 300th gold in the summer Olympic Games, highlighting their enduring legacy and excellence on the global stage.
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China retain women's table tennis team gold at Paris Olympics
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