Yesterday, the table tennis events of the 15th National Games wrapped up in epic style as Beijing defeated Shanghai 3-1 to clinch the men's team title, ending a 32-year drought 🎉🏓.
The opening doubles match paired legend Ma Long with rising star Huang Youzheng. They edged out Xu Xin and Zhou Kai 11-9, 5-11, 11-4, 11-7, igniting Beijing's push for glory.
Next up was a singles rematch: Paris Olympic gold medalist Fan Zhendong vs Beijing's prodigy Wang Chuqin. After dropping the first game 8-11, Fan fought back to win 11-7, 11-3, 11-9, leveling the tie at 1-1.
With momentum on the line, Ma Long faced Shanghai's Zhou Kai. The 'Dragon' dominated every rally, sealing a crucial 3-0 victory (11-4, 13-11, 14-12) to put Beijing ahead 2-1 🔥.
In the deciding fourth match, Wang Chuqin took on Xu Xin. Under pressure, Wang showcased his World No.1 skills, winning 11-8, 12-10, 11-8 to seal the 3-1 triumph for Beijing.
This win not only cements Ma Long's legendary status but also marks a new era for Beijing's table tennis legacy. Major props to the team for rewriting history with style! 🙌
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Ma Long seals career set as Beijing win table tennis men's team title
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