Table tennis veterans Liu Shiwen and Lin Gaoyuan demonstrated championship resilience at China's 15th National Games in Macao SAR, securing mixed doubles gold after a dramatic six-game showdown against rising stars Kuai Man and Chen Yuanyu on November 15, 2025.
The final showcased a compelling generational clash, with the 30-something champions overcoming a 0-2 deficit against their 21- and 19-year-old opponents. After dropping the first two games 15-13 and 11-8, the experienced pair rallied with three consecutive 11-8 victories before sealing their triumph with a nail-biting 12-10 sixth-game finish.
This victory marks Liu's second consecutive National Games mixed doubles title, following her 2021 win with former partner Xu Xin. The 34-year-old athlete now joins an elite group of players to achieve multiple podium finishes across six National Games appearances.
The Macao SAR-hosted event continues through November 20, featuring over 12,000 athletes competing in 34 Olympic sports. Today's table tennis final drew particular attention as both a showcase of China's sporting dominance and a symbolic passing of the torch between generations.
