China extend TT supremacy

China underlined their undisputed dominance in world table tennis by capturing both the men's and women's team titles in the Asian Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday.

- PNN & AGENCIES

The victory not only extended China's extraordinary reign in the sport but also showcased their remarkable depth, adaptability, and poise under pressure, qualities that continue to set them apart at the world stage.

The men's team blanked Hong Kong 3-0 while the women “outplayed Japan 3-0.

The opening rubber in the women's final between world No 2 Wang Manyu and Honoka Hashimoto, ranked 11th, was a microcosm of China's resilience.

Hashimoto snatched the first game 12-10 through sharp defensive placements and precise counter-blocks, forcing Wang onto the back foot early. Yet Wang quickly re-calibrated, shifting from heavy topspin rallies to flatter, quicker attacks that pinned the Japanese defender out of position.

From there, her rhythm was unstoppable as she stormed through the next three games 11-3, 11-6, 11-3, securing the all-important first point for China.