Pyeongchang, South Korea, September 6 (Xinhua) -- The men's team final of the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships was held in Pyeongchang, South Korea on the 6th, and the Chinese team defeated Chinese Taipei 3:0 to win the championship.
On September 6, Chinese team players Liang Jingkun, Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, coach Wang Hao, and players Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan (from left to right) at the award ceremony. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On the same day, the Chinese team first played the host South Korea team in the semifinals. Wang Chuqin, who appeared first, defeated Zhang Yuzhen 3-1. In the second game, Fan Zhendong adjusted his mentality in time when he was 1:2 behind, and won two consecutive games to defeat Lin Zhongxun 3:2. After that, Ma Long swept Ahn Jae-hyun 3-0, and the Chinese team successfully reached the final. Chinese Taipei beat India 3-0 in the other semifinal.
In the final, Wang Chuqin played the first lineup against Chinese Taipei's Gao Chengrui. The two fought for five games, and in the end, Wang Chuqin withstood the pressure and won 3:2, giving the Chinese team the first step. Fan Zhendong defeated Lin Yunru 3:2, and Liang Jingkun took Zhuang Zhiyuan 3:0.
After the game, Fan Zhendong said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency: "Today's opponent played very well, he also encountered a lot of difficulties on the field, there were leading and falling behind in the game, but he did not give up, tried to find a way to play the next ball well, and did his best to focus on the field." I was very happy to win and happy to contribute to the team. ”
The mixed doubles quarterfinals and quarterfinals were also played, and the Chinese team pair Liang Jingkun/Qian Tianyi and Lin Gaoyuan/Wang Yidi successfully advanced to the semifinals.
On September 6, Chinese team players Liang Jingkun, Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, coach Wang Hao, and players Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan (from left to right) took a selfie at the award ceremony. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Fan Zhendong celebrates scoring during the game. He won 3-2 against Chinese Taipei's Lin Yunru. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Fan Zhendong returned the ball during the game. He won 3-2 against Chinese Taipei's Lin Yunru. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Fan Zhendong returned the ball during the game. He won 3-2 against Chinese Taipei's Lin Yunru. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, Chinese Taipei's Lin Yunru returned the ball during the game. He lost 2-3 to China's Fan Zhendong. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Wang Chuqin returned the ball during the game. He defeated Chinese Taipei's Gao Chengrui 3-2. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, Chinese Taipei's Gao Chengrui returned the ball during the game. He lost 2-3 to China's Wang Chuqin. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Wang Chuqin served during the match. He defeated Chinese Taipei's Gao Chengrui 3-2. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Liang Jingkun returned the ball during the game. He won 3-0 against Chinese Taipei's Zhuang Zhiyuan. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
China's Liang Jingkun (right) returns the ball during a match on September 6. He won 3-0 against Chinese Taipei's Zhuang Zhiyuan. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)
On September 6, China's Liang Jingkun returned the ball during the game. He won 3-0 against Chinese Taipei's Zhuang Zhiyuan. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)