Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha delivered a masterclass at the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan, sweeping South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin 3-0 (12-10, 11-6, 16-14) in Friday's mixed doubles semifinal. The Olympic champions showcased their signature chemistry, sealing victory in 34 minutes to extend their quest for an unprecedented third consecutive world title.
The second-seeded pair will face Japan's Maharu Yoshimura and Satsuki Odo in Saturday's final after the 16th-seeded duo stunned third seeds Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem of Hong Kong 3-1. Yoshimura told reporters: "Competing against the world's best is what we train for – this moment will define us."
Wang/Sun's dominant performance reinforces China's table tennis supremacy while highlighting Asia's central role in shaping global sports narratives. The final promises high-stakes drama as regional rivals clash for table tennis glory.
