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The latest news and top stories on Lin Shidong. A prodigious table tennis talent, he became the world number one in February 2025, one of the youngest ever. He is known for his aggressive right-handed, shakehand grip style and powerful backhand.
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Wang and Sun warm up for WTT Finals, as China hammer Hong Kong in World Cup
Defending champions get their campaign off to a winning start, but not before some nervy moments in Chengdu.
30 Nov 2025 - 10:00PM
2025 National Games
Fan Zhendong cements legacy at National Games after completing ‘super grand slam’
20 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
2025 National Games
National Games: Fan v Wang part 2, Hong Kong’s fencers go again – what to watch
25 Nov 2025 - 10:08AM
2025 National Games
Fencing begins and Haughey carries on – what to watch on National Games day 6
Saturday’s events include Siobhan Haughey’s 100 metres freestyle final, Kaylin Hsieh’s épée comp and some epic-looking table tennis clashes.
15 Nov 2025 - 1:33PM
2025 National Games
Fan and Wang on collision course for blockbuster semi-final in Macau
Galaxy of table tennis stars head to city for National Games, with Fan Zhendong and Wang in same half of draw for men’s singles.
6 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM
World Table Tennis (WTT)
Harimoto sparks backlash, says Wang Chuqin only good China table tennis player
The 22-year-old says he, Swede Truls Moregard and Brazil’s Hugo Calderano are capable of “consistently beating” their Chinese rivals.
26 Sep 2025 - 5:30PM
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If China’s table tennis dominance is challenged, will the sport grow globally?
World Table Tennis CEO says Europe’s men making a ‘massive wave’, but diversity in the women’s game needs to be worked on.
17 Sep 2025 - 7:30AM
World Table Tennis (WTT)
China’s Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha expected to progress at WTT Champions Macau
But world champion Wang is advised to ‘have his mindset ready’ for Matsushima in his opening match.
8 Sep 2025 - 4:30PM
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Supporters certain Fan ‘will be back’ after losses in German table tennis league
Chinese Olympic champion suffers two defeats with his Bundesliga team, but teammates, fans adamant he will adapt and return to form.
1 Sep 2025 - 5:50PM
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WTT Europe Smash: Hong Kong duo ‘played braver’ to win men’s doubles final
Wong Chun-ting and Baldwin Chan overcome mainland China pair in Sweden.
24 Aug 2025 - 5:41PM
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Fan Zhendong condemns ‘battlefield’ of China’s toxic fan culture
Intrusive behaviour has caused stress, table tennis star says in television interview.
29 Jul 2025 - 6:54PM
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