🏓 In a thrilling showdown in Bhubaneswar, India, the defending champions from the Chinese mainland soared to victory at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships, sweeping Hong Kong SAR 3-0. This marks their third consecutive men's team crown! 🎉
The final kicked off strong as World No.2 Lin Shidong dazzled fans with a straight-game win (11-8, 11-4, 11-4) over Wong Chun-Ting, setting the tone for the day. Next up, top-ranked Wang Chuqin turned it into a nerve-racking battle against Baldwin Chan. After trading games, Wang pulled ahead 14-12 in the crucial fourth, giving the Chinese mainland a 2-0 edge. 😎🔥
The decider saw World No.7 Liang Jingkun save three match points in the opener against Yiu Kwan-To, edging it 13-11. He then dominated the second game 11-6 and clinched the match with a tight 12-10 finish in the third. Talk about clutch performance! 💪
After an exhausting four-hour semifinal vs. Japan, this 3-0 whitewash was the perfect statement. The Chinese mainland squad lifted their third straight continental trophy, reinforcing their ping-pong dominance in Asia. Meanwhile, Hong Kong SAR celebrated their best-ever runner-up finish in this event. 🙌👏
With speed, spin, and insane reflexes, these pros remind us why table tennis is a heart-pounding sport—whether you're chilling with masala chai or iced kopi! 36B95B Ready for the next match? Stay tuned for more table tennis action across the region! 30F496
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China capture men's title at Asian Table Tennis Team Championships
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