China Claims Historic Fifth Consecutive Women’s Team Gold

August 10, 2024
6:44 pm
Olympic Games

China has solidified its dominance in women’s table tennis by securing a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. In a thrilling final against Japan China emerged victorious. South Korea beat Germany in the match for the bronze medal.

The match began with a closely contested doubles encounter as CHEN Meng and WANG Manyu faced off against Hina HAYATA and Miwa HARIMOTO. The Chinese pair ultimately prevailed setting the tone for the match.

SUN Yingsha then extended China’s lead with a commanding 3-0 victory over Miu HIRANO putting immense pressure on Japan. The final game saw WANG Manyu secure the gold medal for China with a commanding 3-1 (12-14 12-10 11-7 11-6) win over Miwa HARIMOTO.

THIS victory marks the first time the same three players – SUN Yingsha WANG Manyu and CHEN Meng – have won consecutive Olympic gold medals in the women’s team event.

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