China's men's foil team lost a nail-biter to Japan 45-43 for bronze, while table tennis stars Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin advanced to the round of 16. Skateboarder Chen Ye, the defending champion, finished last in the men's park final.
Japan edged China 3-2 in the Asian Games men's table tennis team final, with Tomokazu Harimoto winning both of his matches. China still collected gold in shooting and advanced in singles, while the fencing team took bronze.
China added gold in shooting and advanced its table tennis stars at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while the men's fencing team settled for bronze and skateboarding's defending champion slipped to eighth.
China's basketball scene is experiencing unprecedented growth, producing NBA stars and hosting international competitions that showcase the nation's passion for the sport.
China's tennis team lost 1-2 to defending champions Italy in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals. Zheng Qinwen played through pain medication as China's quest for a semifinal spot ended at home.
Japan's men stunned China 3-2 in the Asian Games team table tennis final in Nagoya, claiming their first gold in 60 years and ending a 36-year Chinese hold on the title. China's women responded with a 3-0 win over Japan for a sixth straight crown.
Japan edged China 3-2 in a gripping men's team final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, denying the table tennis superpower a familiar crown. Hours later, China's women swept Japan 3-0 to win a sixth consecutive team title, restoring pride on a dramatic day in Nagoya.
Zheng Qinwen took the court on painkillers and fell to Jasmine Paolini as defending champions Italy edged China 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal in Shenzhen. Veteran Zhang Shuai had fired the hosts ahead, but Italy's depth proved decisive, sending the Italians into a semifinal against Ukraine.
From schoolyards to Olympic glory, table tennis has become China's beloved national sport, uniting generations and showcasing the country's athletic excellence on the global stage.
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