China Names Worlds Team Following Trials in Beijing

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The last few days have been a roller-coaster. The withdrawal of Zhang Jike, the introduction of the 'new' rules for the trials and Wang Chuqin...It feels so long but finally, it has come to an end and I am ready to speak about the squad for the 2018 World Championships.

2018 Chinese Trials Results Updates

Chinese men's trials are in full swing.
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This post updates the latest results of the Chinese Trials for 2018 WTTC.

Chinese Trials & Closed-Door Training On The Way

Huangshi Training Base for the CNT women's team closed training
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As always, the Chinese National Team will have an one-month closed-door training before the 2018 World Championships scheduled from 29 April to 6 May, in Halmstad, Sweden. The women's team will be based in Huangshi, Hubei while Xiamen, Fujian for the men. What comes before the closed-door training are the Chinese trials for 2018 WTTC. The men's trials will be held from 15-17 March and 16-17 March for the women.

2018 Team World Cup Selection Results

After 2 days of intense trials, Chen Xingtong and Wang Manyu end up top 2 among 7 players and will join Ding Ning, Liu Shiwen and Zhu Yuling to compete in the 2018 Team World Cup which will be held in London from 22 to 25 February. The Chinese team will be sending Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin, Lin Gaoyuan and Yu Ziyang to compete in the men's team competition.