This week in Chengdu, the Chinese mainland team delivered a crushing 8-1 win over Japan to lift the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup trophy for the third year in a row. Young fans across South and Southeast Asia are buzzing after witnessing some epic table tennis action! 🏓✨
The final was over before you could say “ping-pong.” First up, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha sealed the mixed doubles with a clean sweep (11-4, 11-4, 11-6), setting the pace for the hosts.
In the singles:
- Wang Manyu defeated Miwa Harimoto 11-6, 11-7, 11-6 in women’s singles 🍃
- Lin Shidong staged a come-from-behind win over Tomokazu Harimoto (6-11, 11-5, 11-6) to clinch the crown for China! 🎯
This hat-trick of titles reinforces China’s dominance in the sport and shows how the new generation of players is stepping up. It’s a masterclass in teamwork, skill, and mental toughness—something any young pro can relate to in their own hustle. 💪
What’s next? Fans are already looking ahead to the next big global event in 2026. Until then, keep practicing those topspins, and maybe the next WWC title could be yours! 😉
Reference(s):
China clinch third straight ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title in Chengdu
cgtn.com
