Chinese table tennis world number one, Wang Chuqin, suffered a shocking defeat at the Paris Olympics, losing 4-2 to Sweden's 26th-ranked Truls Moregard in the Round of 32. This stunning upset came a day after Wang's paddle was accidentally broken by a photographer. Despite using a replacement bat, Wang refused to blame it for his loss, praising his opponent's performance. Moregard, who had never beaten Wang in their previous eight encounters, celebrated his unexpected victory as the crowd cheered for the underdog. China's dominance in table tennis continues despite this setback, having secured 32 out of 37 Olympic golds historically.
Chinese table tennis world number one, Wang Chuqin, suffered a shocking defeat at the Paris Olympics, losing 4-2 to Sweden’s 26th-ranked Truls Moregard in the Round of 32. This stunning upset came a day after Wang’s paddle was accidentally broken by a photographer. Despite using a replacement bat, Wang refused to blame it for his loss, praising his opponent’s performance. Moregard, who had never beaten Wang in their previous eight encounters, celebrated his unexpected victory as the crowd cheered for the underdog. China’s dominance in table tennis continues despite this setback, having secured 32 out of 37 Olympic golds historically.
