Gold! Mixed Doubles Table Tennis Final: Sun Yingsha_Wang Chuqin – Defeat North Korean Pair to Win Gold

On July 30, in the mixed doubles final of table tennis at the Paris Olympic Games, the Chinese pair of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin defeated the North Korean pair of Ri Jung-sik and Kim Jin-song 4-2, securing the sixth gold medal for the Chinese delegation at the Paris Olympics.

In the first game, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin demonstrated strong scoring ability right from the start, leading 7-3 at one point. Wang Chuqin perfectly countered Ri Jung-sik’s chopping strokes, and the “Sha-Tou” pair took the first game 11-6, leading 1-0 overall.

In the second game, the score was tied at 3-3 at one stage, but the opponents then increased their offensive efforts and won the game 11-7, leveling the overall score at 1-1. They entered the third game tied.

In the third game, the “Sha-Tou” pair again showed strong offensiveness, pulling ahead in the middle of the game. However, the opponents continuously narrowed the gap. When the score reached 9-8, China called their first timeout of the match. After the timeout, the Chinese pair scored two more points to win the game 11-8, leading 2-1 overall.

In the fourth game, after losing three consecutive points, the North Korean pair called their first timeout. After the timeout, they recovered two points; later, when China led by five points, the North Koreans scored three points in a row. Subsequently, China received their first yellow card due to a foul. After adjusting their mindset, they won the game 11-5, reaching the match point.

In the fifth game, the opponents quickly adjusted their serving strategy and led 4-1 at the beginning. The Chinese pair quickly caught up, but the opponents made timely adjustments and led 8-3 again. The “Sha-Tou” pair adjusted their state and scored three consecutive points at a critical moment to stay close in the score. The opponents managed to halt China’s comeback at a crucial moment and won the game 11-7. The overall score came to 2-3.

In the sixth game, while leading initially, the Chinese pair saw the North Koreans tie the score at 5-5. The match entered a critical deadlock phase. The North Korean pair scored two consecutive points to lead 7-5. They received a yellow card, and the “Sha-Tou” pair seized the opportunity to score three points in a row, tying the score at 8-8. At the critical moment, Sun Yingsha stepped up, taking advantage of the opponent’s weak side, and ultimately China won the game 11-8. The final score was 4-2, securing the gold medal.