Whether you're chilling at a cafe in Bengaluru or catching highlights on your phone in Manila, this final had us glued to the screen. 😍
At the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships in Bhubaneswar, China's women's table tennis squad powered through with a clean 3-0 sweep over title holders Japan, reclaiming the continental crown. 🏆
Match 1: World No.2 Wang Manyu stumbled in game one, losing 12-10 to Honoka Hashimoto, but bounced back like a champ with 11-3, 11-6, 11-3. That gave China an early 1-0 edge. 💥
Match 2: World No.1 Sun Yingsha then made quick work of Miwa Harimoto, winning 11-9, 11-5, 11-7 to push the lead to 2-0. Talk about pressure play! 🎯
Match 3: Kuai Man closed out the thriller against Hina Hayata. After dropping game one 8-11, she dug deep and fought back 12-10, 11-6, 11-9 to seal the deal. 🙌
This win doesn't just avenge last year's loss—it also locks in China's spot at next year's ITTF World Team Championships in London. 🇬🇧 Ready for more paddle power? Let's go! 🚀
Who was your MVP, and how are you celebrating? Drop your thoughts below and share the hype with your squad! 🏓🔥
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China reclaim women's title at Asian Table Tennis Team Championships
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