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孙颖莎王楚钦夺冠！国乒首获奥运混双金牌

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha captured the Mixed Doubles gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The top-seeded pair triumphed (战胜) over DPR Korea’s Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong with a 4-2 victory (11-6, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5, 7-11, 11-8) in a final that kept the audience’s attention from start to finish.

The final began with China quickly taking the lead 1-0, but DPR Korea responded by winning the second game 11-7, demonstrating their strong will. However, Wang and Sun regained control, securing the next two games and moving closer to victory. DPR Korea fought back by taking the fifth game, keeping their hopes for gold alive. The sixth game turned into a nail-biting encounter, with Sun Yingsha showcasing exceptional precision under pressure. Ultimately, China won, securing the top spot on the podium (领奖台).

“We’re very happy to win this gold medal. We’ve put in a lot over the last three years working for this win, from our coaches to our support staff in every area. I’m thankful to my partner for all the work we put in over the last three years. We’ve known each other since we were kids and grew up together. We’re pleased with the result today, and hope we’ll be able to continue to do well in the coming events,” said Sun Yingsha.

Reflecting on their triumph, Wang Chuqin said, “Winning this Mixed Doubles gold does feel like a rock has been lifted from our shoulders. But there are still many more rocks, and I hope we’ll be able to successfully defend the other titles.”

This victory marks a significant comeback for China, who were unable to achieve a clean sweep of gold medals in Tokyo 2020 due to a defeat in the Mixed Doubles to Japan’s Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito. With this win, they have set a strong precedent for the ongoing table tennis events in Paris.