Spectators at Sichuan Gymnasium were treated to an epic showdown between two of the juggernaut teams on display at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup Chengdu 2024 presented by CHINA TELECOM, with China holding off a brave charge from Korea Republic on Day 5.
A close-run contest from start to finish, Shin Yubin and Cho Daeseong made Korea Republic’s presence felt right from the off, limiting Kuai Man and Lin Shidong to a 2-1 win (10-12, 11-7, 11-7), while Kim Nayeong became the first player to take a game off Sun Yingsha this week, losing out by just a 2-1 scoreline (10-12, 11-2, 11-7).
With Wang Chuqin landing a straight games win over Oh Junsung (16-14, 11-8, 13-11), Korea Republic’s hopes rested on the shoulders of An Jaehyun and Cho Daeseong, who performed admirably in the Men’s Doubles. However, with Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun responding to a two-game deficit with a strong effort in the third (8-11, 7-11,…
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