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Lin Shidong (right) takes a selfie with Sun Yingsha at the China Smash event in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

Sun Yingsha triumphs at China Smash table tennis, Ma Long beaten by Lin Shidong

Teenager Lin launches comeback to overcome six-time Olympic gold medallist.

Teenager Lin launches comeback to overcome six-time Olympic gold medallist

Enter the Dragon: Ma reaches last 4 of WTT China Smash after win over Calderano

Doubts loom for China No 3 Wang after 1st round loss to unranked Fan at WTT event

After beating illness, starting PhD, ex-world No 1 Zhu back playing table tennis

The Chinese star, who was diagnosed in 2020, says sport is now just a hobby, alongside her life as professor, student and businesswoman.

Zhu Yuling returned to the international arena for the first time in 4½ years last week, representing hosts Macau at the WTT Champions event. Photo: World Table Tennis

Exclusive | Hong Kong to host table tennis elite at Kai Tak Sports Park in 2025, WTT boss says

CEO Steve Dainton says his organisation wants to be among first to hold an event at city’s newest venue which is set to open in early 2025.

China’s Sun Yingsha seals hat-trick of titles, as teen Lin continues winning run

Chinese pair take women’s and men’s crowns at World Table Tennis Champions event in Macau.

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Paris Olympics: China’s women hail strong bond after team table tennis gold

Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng beat Japan 3-0 to make it five from five for China in table tennis events.

The China team and their coach wave to supporters after winning the women’s team table tennis gold. Photo: Reuters

Paris Games: China table tennis legend Ma Long drops quit hint after sixth gold

Victory in Friday’s final against Sweden was the fourth men’s team gold for Ma over the course of a 12-year Olympic career.

China’s men seal team gold to complete table tennis domination at Paris Olympics

Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin battle past Sweden to defend crown China has won at every Olympics since 2008.

China fans see Olympic table tennis champs Sun, Wang as more than on-court pair

Their chemistry has sparked a social media phenomenon, with dedicated pages and sites fuelling the imaginations of their ardent followers.

A photo showing Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha hugging after matches with the caption “I will protect the one I love” has received more than 1,000 likes. Photo: AP

If you can’t beat ’em, recruit ’em: the Chinese diaspora in Olympics table tennis

More than 10 countries in Paris have players either born in China or are of Chinese descent, including two with a Chinese ‘auntie’ in their teams.

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The USA’s Amy Wang (right) returns the ball to Germany’s Shan Xiaona as teammate Rachel Sung (centre) looks on in the Germans’ 3-2 win in their round of 16 match. Photo: AFP

Doo takes blame for Hong Kong’s table tennis exit from Paris after Sweden loss

She says her singles loss from a 2-0 lead was a turning point in the sixth seeds’ defeat by the No 15 team in the round of 16.

Fan Zhendong praised on Chinese social as Olympic gold seals career grand slam

Fan Zhendong beats Sweden’s Truls Moregard 4-1 to claim first men’s singles title in Paris

China in Weibo crackdown, bans 300 accounts after fans attack Chen for winning gold

Fans at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles booed while those online in China are punished for ‘inciting conflict’ over support for Sun Yingsha.

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Chinese fans display signs backing Sun Yingsha during the table tennis women’s singles final. Photo: Reuters

Ma Long fans call for return of table tennis legend after No 1’s Paris exit

Several have joked that the champion from Tokyo, who did not play in the singles in Paris as he had fallen behind the leading players, should be brought back for the next Olympics.

China’s world No 3 Ma Long is the defending champion of the men’s singles but will play only in the team event. Photo: Xinhua

Paris Olympics: Zheng tennis gold, Alfred wins women’s 100m – as it happened

Zheng Qinwen takes China’s first singles tennis gold, Chen Meng repeats table tennis glory, Sha’Carri Richardson beaten into silver in 100m.

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Day of medals for China, while badminton, table tennis doubles beckon in Paris

Shooter Zhang Qiongyue wins bronze, while Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan pick up country’s fourth diving gold.

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Biles’ quest for more Paris gold, Zheng’s semi-final: 5 things to know for day 6

There’s also more Hong Kong interest, as Cindy Cheung and Ian Ho take to the pool.

Chinese tennis player Qinwen Zheng is on the charge for a medal after beating Angelique Kerber to reach the semi-finals in Paris. Photo: AP

China’s Wang Chuqin refuses to blame shock table tennis loss on damaged paddle

World No 1’s defeat in the round of 32 means China will not win gold and silver in men’s singles for first time since 2004.

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Video | North Korea wins first Olympic medal in 8 years with table tennis silver

Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong were beaten in the final by China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha on Tuesday.

China fans’ fury, concern after table tennis gold medallist Wang has bat damaged

Wang Chuqin was celebrating mixed doubles triumph with teammate Sun Yingsha when disaster struck – with singles title still on line.

China’s Wang Chuqin had his bat damaged after winning gold in the table tennis mixed doubles. Photo: AP

Table tennis’ best miles ahead, Hong Kong duo say after Koreans win Paris bronze

Doo Hoi-kem feels Hongkongers ‘played superbly’ but gap was ‘huge’, while partner Wong Chun-ting says ‘maximum ability’ still not enough.

South Korea’s Shin Yubin and Lim Jong-hoon celebrate beating the Hong Kong pair. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong table tennis duo channel Vivian Kong spirit in quest for Paris medal

Mixed doubles pair Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem are in the semi-finals and will face North Korea’s Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong, where a win will guarantee a podium finish.

Profile | Fan Zhendong: China’s persistent table tennis sensation completes grand slam

The 27-year-old has become a household name after winning at least one title each year – even during the COVID-19 pandemic – and now an Olympic gold as well.

Cheung Ka-long’s flag role in Paris Olympics ceremony a good omen in history bid

The fencing champion also carried the flag at the opening of the Tokyo Games – and coach Greg Koenig hopes history will repeat itself.

Hong Kong’s Olympic flag bearer Cheung Ka-long is looking to make history in Paris and defend his title. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong mixed doubles pair’s Paris draw leaves coach Li smiling but cautious

Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem have been placed in the lower half of the draw, away from top seeds Wong Chuqin and Sun Yingsha of China.

Hong Kong mixed doubles pair Doo Hoi-kem (left) and Wong Chun-ting will face Hungary’s world No 12-ranked Nandor Ecseki and Dora Madarasz in the first round. Photo: Mike Chan

Olympic memory: when ‘desperate’ 2004 table tennis duo won silver for Hong Kong

It was all about mentality as Li Ching and Ko Lai-chak battled Russians and their own doubts to clinch a podium place.

Doo eyes Olympic table tennis medal, but reveals mistake Hong Kong cannot repeat

Mixed doubles quest alongside Wong Chun-ting relies on avoiding trap they fell into at last Games in Tokyo, when they ‘paid a heavy price’.

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ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation)
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for all international table tennis associations. The role of the ITTF includes overseeing rules and regulations and seeking technological improvement for the sport of table tennis. The ITTF is responsible for the organisation of numerous international competitions, including the World Table Tennis Championships that has continued since 1926.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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