The world’s best table tennis players have come to Las Vegas from July 3-13 for the World Table Tennis United States Smash. The event features men’s and women’s singles and doubles matches and the mixed doubles.
China sent a powerful 16-player team. In men’s singles, Lin Shidong, Wang Chuqin, and Liang Jingkun lead the charge, and in women’s singles, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, and Chen Xingtong lead the field. The team features exciting new doubles partnerships. Young players Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng team up in men’s doubles, while Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun form another strong pair. The famous women’s duo (搭档) Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu team up in women’s doubles again, while Wang Yidi and Kuai Man form a new partnership. These pairings mix experienced players with younger players.
The Chinese team faces strong opponents. Zhang Benzhihe of Japan is in excellent form, and Japan’s women’s doubles team also poses a serious threat. South Korea and Europe have strong players too, known for powerful attacking styles.
Since the WTT launched the Smash event in 2022, the Chinese team has won all 30 championships, but there are still challenges. This US Smash is an important opportunity for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle. The Chinese team trained hard to handle challenges like Las Vegas’s high altitude and the large time difference from China. They have made full preparations to meet these challenges, and the spirit of table tennis goes beyond winning or losing.
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