Hey Table Tennis Fans! 🏓
Have you heard about the amazing match at the Table Tennis World Championships in Doha, Qatar? Let me tell you all about it!
Wang Chuqin, the second-seeded player from China, had a thrilling game against Simon Gauzy from France. At first, things weren’t looking good for Wang. He lost the first two games, 9-11 and 9-11. 😟
But guess what? He didn’t give up! Before the third game, Wang switched to a short-sleeved jersey. It might sound funny, but it helped him feel calmer and more focused. 🧐
From then on, Wang played like a superstar! 🌟 He won the next four games, 11-2, 11-9, 11-4, and 11-8, making a fantastic comeback to win the match! 🎉
After the game, Wang said, “I knew I was two games down, but I stopped thinking about the result. I just wanted to do my best.” Such an inspiration! 💪
Other Exciting Matches:
- China’s Lin Shidong also advanced to the quarterfinals after winning against Sweden’s Anton Kallberg. He will face his teammate Liang Jingkun next!
- In the women’s matches, China’s top seed Sun Yingsha had a tough battle but managed to win against Shin Yu-bin from South Korea. She will play against Japan’s Satsuki Odo in the quarterfinals.
- In mixed doubles, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha teamed up to beat Japan’s Sora Matsushima and Miwa Harimoto. Way to go, Team China! 🥳
However, not all news was good. In men’s doubles, China’s Lin Gaoyuan and Lin Shidong were defeated by Kao Cheng-Jui and Lin Yun-Ju from Chinese Taipei. But they’ll surely come back stronger next time! 💪
Stay Tuned!
The competition is heating up, and there’s more exciting table tennis action to come! Keep cheering for your favorite players! 🎽🏆
Reference(s):
Wang Chuqin fights into last eight at Table Tennis World Championships
cgtn.com
