The Table Tennis event at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased top-tier competition, with China dominating the medal tally. The events were held at the South Paris Arena 4, featuring five categories: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Team, Women’s Team, and Mixed Doubles.
In the Mixed Doubles, the Chinese duo of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha claimed gold, continuing China’s dominance in table tennis. The Women’s Singles event saw Chen Meng triumph over fellow Chinese player Sun Yingsha, securing the gold medal. The Men’s Singles was won by Fan Zhendong of China, further cementing China’s superiority in the sport.
In the Women’s Team event, China once again reigned supreme, winning gold by defeating Japan, while South Korea took bronze. The Men’s Team event concluded with China defeating Swedan in the final to secure another gold, with France taking the bronze
Medal Summary:
- Men’s Singles:
Gold: Fan Zhendong (China)
Silver: Truls Möregårdh (Sweden)
Bronze: Félix Lebrun (France) - Women’s Singles:
Gold: Chen Meng (China)
Silver: Sun Yingsha (China)
Bronze: Hina Hayata (Japan) - Men’s Team:
Gold: China
Silver: Sweden
Bronze: France - Women’s Team:
Gold: China
Silver: South Korea
Bronze: Japan - Mixed Doubles:
Gold: Wang Chuqin & Sun Yingsha (China)
Silver: Ri Jong Sik & Kim Kum Yong (North Korea)
Bronze: Lim Jonghoon & Shin Yubin (South Korea)
China’s athletes were particularly impressive, winning gold in all categories except for the mixed doubles, where they still secured the top spot.