Chinese table tennis stars made a formidable start at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Incheon, securing four victories on the tournament’s opening day. Lin Gaoyuan, ranked ninth globally, staged a thrilling comeback against Denmark’s Jonathan Groth. After dropping the first game 7-11, Lin adapted his strategy to win three consecutive games (11-6, 12-10, 11-9), showcasing his resilience under pressure.
Lin’s compatriot Xiang Peng delivered a dominant performance, sweeping Egypt’s Omar Assar in straight games (11-6, 11-8, 16-14). However, Xue Fei fell short in a tense battle against Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei, losing 9-11, 11-3, 13-11, 11-5.
On the women’s side, top-seeded Wang Yidi overpowered Cheng I-Ching of Chinese Taipei with a decisive 11-7, 11-2, 11-5 win. Qian Tianyi joined the victory list by defeating India’s Manika Batra in four games (11-2, 8-11, 11-3, 11-6), reinforcing China’s stronghold in international table tennis.
The event highlights both China’s table tennis prowess and the growing competitive edge across Asia, drawing keen interest from sports enthusiasts and investors eyeing regional athletic talent.
