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Lin Shidong

(林诗栋)

Lin Shidong
林诗栋
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.
Lin Shidong, who lost in the final last year, only made it to the men’s singles round of 16 this year. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Chinese men’s table tennis team continue to struggle after WTT Europe Smash setback

All six players failed to make it past the third round, while Wang Manyu fared better, winning the women’s singles title in Sweden.

Ma Long

Chinese table tennis legend Deng full of praise as ‘Long Mang’ win national title

Asian Games 2026

Second shock defeat for China’s Sun, Wang sparks Asian Games fears among fans

ITTF

China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Ma Long, Xu Xin are one of 68 men’s and women’s teams playing in special debut event that brings together almost 400 athletes from 27 areas.

Xu Xin (left) and Ma Long on their way to helping China win the men’s team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Getty Images
World Table Tennis (WTT)

China’s men’s table tennis dreams dashed as last 2 singles players exit US Smash

Defending champion Wang Chuqin lost to Denmark’s Anders Lind, while Lin Shidong was dumped out by France’s Alexis Lebrun.

Asian Games 2026

China table tennis fans fear ‘there’s no one left’ after Liang quits Asian Games

Liang Jingkun makes himself unavailable for multi-sport event, but World Championships star Xiang Peng is not a bad replacement.

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World Table Tennis (WTT)

China’s table tennis reserves slammed for WTT event showing as Hong Kong pair win

Only Chinese men’s doubles pair of Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng get to final, while Wong Chun-ting, Doo Hoi-kem clinch mixed doubles crown.

The men's doubles players Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng were the only finalists in the Chinese contingent at the WTT Contender event in Zagreb, Croatia. Photo: Getty Images
ITTF

China’s new table tennis captain Wang says role is hard, with ‘nowhere to retreat’

Wang, who was elected unanimously by teammates and coaches, says he will try to emulate the qualities of previous skipper Ma Long.

ITTF

Fans attack selection criteria for China’s Asian Games table tennis teams

Women’s criteria draw most flak, with fans questioning why top three men will qualify directly while only top two women will do so.

ITTF

No Fan, no problem for China’s men, but questions remain over Olympic champ’s future

Gold medallist has not played for country since winning in Paris two years ago, but remains active with German club side 1. FC Saarbrücken TT.

China’s men continued their total dominance of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

Table tennis star Fan Zhendong skips China’s World Team Championships title defence

National Games champion pulls out of tournament in London in April for ‘personal reasons’, sparking fan fears over men’s team’s chances.

National Games singles champion Fan Zhendong was instrumental in securing China’s 11th consecutive World Team Championships title in 2024. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

ITTF World Cup: Hong Kong’s Lam Siu-hang to take injured Lin Shidong’s Macau spot

Veteran gains entry as highest-ranked losing quarter-finalist at Asian Cup in February; Doo Hoi-kem is city’s only women’s player in field.

ITTF

Ma’s Hong Kong visit sparks ticket frenzy, despite being free, registration only

China table tennis legend Ma Long will attend seminar at Polytechnic University next week, play against students.

ITTF

China table tennis superstar Wang blasts unruly fans at Asian Cup

World No 1s Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha round on screaming spectators despite easing to three-game victories in Haikou.

Wang Chuqin told fans to shut up during his match against India’s Akash Pal. Photo: ATTU
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Hong Kong’s Doo misses out on second title in a row after loss at Oman WTT event

Defeat for Doo and fellow Hongkonger Pedrey Ng to Chinese pair comes after her singles semi-finals loss the day before.

Pedrey Ng (left) and Doo Hoi-kem lost to China’s Qin Yuxuan and Zong Geman in the WTT Contender Muscat women’s doubles final on Saturday. Photo: WTT
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem, Wong Chun-ting make WTT Contender Muscat singles last 8

Pair have only individual glory to chase after following up mixed doubles title win in Qatar with first-round loss in Oman.

ITTF

Hong Kong world No 1s Chan and Wong chasing table tennis glory in Singapore

Baldwin Chan will be making his men’s doubles debut alongside partner Wong Chun-ting at the Singapore Smash event next month.

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World Table Tennis (WTT)

China fans flock to WTT Finals in Hong Kong, with unlimited budgets for some

But tight security at Hong Kong Coliseum, few attractions nearby and costly hotels proving to be drawbacks for others.

A fan of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha taking photos with her idols as a backdrop. Photo: Ada Li
World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Sun Yingsha hit by injury, loses final with Wang Chuqin

Olympic and world champion pair suffer historic loss to South Korean rivals after Sun earlier pulls out of a match for first time.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: unbeaten Sun and Wang on course for double delight in Hong Kong

World No 1s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin maintain perfect records in singles and as a dominant mixed doubles pairing.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha ‘accept’ busy WTT Finals schedule – and keep winning

In men’s singles, Lin Shidong overcomes testing start at Hong Kong Coliseum to gain revenge over teammate.

Wang Chuqin in action at Hong Kong Coliseum this week. Photo: Dickson Lee
ITTF

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Wang Chuqin survives huge scare to progress at Coliseum

Men’s world No 1 beats Japanese teen Matsushima to maintain hopes of fourth straight title, while women’s world No 2 Wang Manyu also wins.

Wang Chuqin fires a return during his epic victory over Sora Matsushima. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: China’s Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu begin title defence on opening day

Both will face Japanese opponents in round 1 while Hongkongers Wong Chun-ting, Doo Hoi-kem open mixed doubles campaign against top seeds.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: Hong Kong’s Wong, Doo in killer group with Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha

The season finale running from Wednesday to Sunday at Hong Kong Coliseum will feature the year’s best performers in singles, mixed doubles.

ITTF

China thrash Japan to win third table tennis World Cup title, bronze for Germany

China cruise to ITTF Mixed Team World Cup crown completing hat-trick of victories, while Germany become first European side to reach podium.

Lin Shidong’s victory over of Harimoto Tomokazu sealed China’s third ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

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.

Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha (right) got China off to a winning start. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games

Fan Zhendong cements legacy at National Games after completing ‘super grand slam’

Table tennis legend in action again on Thursday in men’s teams final against world No 1 Wang Chuqin and Ma Long.

2025 National Games

National Games: Fan v Wang part 2, Hong Kong’s fencers go again – what to watch

Beijing face Shanghai in team table tennis final, so Fan Zhendong plays Wang Chuqin a second time, while Hong Kong mountain bikers join fray.

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