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Catch Up: Highlights of 2020 Chinese Nationals [10 Oct Update]
Recap: 2020 Japan All-Star Dream Match Played Under Strict COVID Measures
2019 Chinese Nationals Recap: Hou Yingchao Returns To Career High, Sun Yingsha Shines Bright, Tables Turned For Teams And More From Nationals
Coming into this year's Chinese Nationals, knowing the 2020 Olympics is just about a year away and the Nationals has replicated the format of the Olympics, many expected this would be a pre-match for the Chinese Olympic hopefuls. The withdrawal of the 'Big 5' was disappointing but it had not reduced the level of excitement of this Nationals. 39-year old chopper Hou Yingchao celebrated his second singles national title, and it was her first for Sun Yingsha. The men's and women's team title went to PLA and Shandong respectively both were stretched to a full distance 5 matches in the finals. Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Manyu improved from their second-place finish and claimed gold in the mixed doubles.
If you happen to miss this enthralling 11-day event, this recap will save your time without having you missing the best part of it!
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 11 (2 Aug): The Fighter, The Winner, The Hero, PLA Claims Gold
In a roller coaster ride of a final, it was PLA prevailed in their encounter with Beijing, the defending champion.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 10 (1 Aug): Wang Xiaotong Defeats Zhu Yuling, Shandong Strikes Gold
Tension mounted on day 10 at the 2019 Chinese Nationals, as teams were vying for the top step of the podium. All women's team matches played on day 10 were stretched the full 5 matches distance, and in the concluding match of the day, the women's team final, Shandong put an exclamation mark to the action-packed day with an epic comeback.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 9 (31 Jul): Teams Guaranteed Podium Finish
Teams secured their spots in the semifinals after actions of day 9. A dramatic women's team showdown between Liaoning and Heilongjiang was played in the quarterfinals, and the latter made to the semifinals by upsetting the defending champion with a 3-1 win. On the other hand, Beijing celebrated another straightforward 3-0 victory in the quarterfinals over a very strong team, Shandong Luneng. Shandong, Hebei, PLA 1 women's team and Sichuan, PLA, Guangdong have also made to the semifinals.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 8 (30 Jul): Unexpected Moments In The Opening Round Of Team Events
The opening round of the team events contributed a day of exciting actions. The newly crowned men's singles national champion Hou Yingchao leading Team Shaanxi was eliminated in the opening hurdle. So did the 3-time men's team champion (2014, 2015, 2016) Shanghai. While strong contenders of the women's team podium, Hebei and Shandong survived the 3-2 nailbiter and advanced to the quarterfinals.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 7 (29 Jul): Sun Yingsha and Hou Yingchao Crowned Singles National Champion
It's not about the age nor is it the playing style. The prowess of an athlete said it all. Sun Yingsha topples 3-time women's singles national champion Zhu Yuling to win her first women's singles national title. Whereas Hou Yingchao ends 19-year wait and wins his second men's singles national title.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 6 (28 Jul): Defending Champions Dreams Crushed, Surprise Semifinalists
Disappointments for defending champions as Wang Manyu and Liang Jingkun, both seeded for respective women's and men's singles events, were knocked out in the singles semifinals. Defenders Hou Yingchao and Ma Te break into mix in the men's singles semifinals.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 5 (27 Jul): Hou Yingchao Makes Top 8, Lin And Wang Claimed Mixed Doubles Gold
Day 5 at the 2019 Chinese National Championships, Hou Yingchao proves he's still very competitive as he makes the top 8 at the men's singles of the Chinese Nationals. In the mixed doubles final, Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Manyu crowned mixed doubles national champion with a 4-1 victory over Zhou Qihao and Chen Xingtong.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 4 (26 Jul): Big Drama, Singles Main Draw Places Booked
Day 4 of the Nationals was not perfect but the crowd would not be disappointed with all the enthralling mixed doubles and singles matches.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 3 (25 Jul): Mixed Doubles Seeds Fall, Early Exit For Wang Chuqin And Sun Yingsha
Notable names fell on the third day of qualification at the 2019 Chinese Nationals. Underdogs challenged mixed doubles top seeds and young players overthrew big names in singles qualification round.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 2 (24 Jul): Big 5 Withdraw, Mixed Doubles & Team Draws Announced
The withdrawal of top seeds, Ma Long, Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Ding Ning and Liu Shiwen hit the headline of day 2 of qualification action. While some strong contenders in mixed doubles almost fell short from making the main draw, some 'lucky loser' received a second chance.
2019 Chinese Nationals Day 1 (23 Jul): Mixed Doubles in Action
The 2019 Chinese National Championships commenced in Tianjin on 23 July. With over 100 pairs of mixed doubles contested in the qualification rounds, it was an action-packed opening day.
2019 WTTC Recap: Liu Guoliang's Review & Must-Watch Matches
Dramas' staged, history's made, tears' shed and here's everything happened at the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships in Budapest, Hungary, from 21 to 28 April.
2019 Marvellous 12 Recap: Must-Watch Matches From Marvellous 12
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2018 CTTSL: Grand Finals & Recap
The 2018 / 2019 CTTSL season concludes with the grand finals on 2 February. The men's field has been a really exciting one as the top 6 teams come down to close finishes. Against all odds, Tianjin Table Tennis Club wins its first CTTSL title. Whereas for the women, Shandong Luneng celebrates its sixth CTTSL victory. Young athletes Liang Jingkun and Wang Manyu are awarded the most-valued player.
2018 Chinese Nationals Recap: What Happened There
Recap: 2018 World Team Championships (Women's Team Group Stage)
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| Photo: WTTC 2018 Halmstad |
Recap: 2018 Team World Cup
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| Photo: 2018 WTTC Halmstad |
Team China defended the men's and women's team titles in the new playing system at 2018 Team World Cup. The Japanese men's and women's teams trailed behind at the second place. The English men celebrated a historic third place with their home crowd alongside with the South Koreans while Team DPRK and Team Hong Kong shared third place in the women's team.
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