Selfie of North and South Korean, Chinese paddlers called Games’ ‘most significant photo’
- A rare photo of athletes from the 3 countries after medal ceremony hailed as a rare show of cross-border unity and ‘true Olympics spirit’
A selfie featuring North Korean, South Korean and Chinese athletes has been branded by internet users as the “most significant photo” from the Paris Games and hailed as a rare show of cross-border unity and “true Olympics spirit”.
The podium moment after the table tennis mixed doubles finals on Wednesday saw athletes from the two Koreas briefly share the stage, following an intense match between China and North Korea.
China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha beat North Korea’s Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong 4-2 in the table tennis mixed doubles final to win the gold medal.
Sharing the podium was South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin, who defeated Hong Kong’s Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem 4-0 to take the bronze.
“This is the true Olympic spirit! A warmhearted group photo of Chinese, North Korea and South Korean athletes and everyone is so surprised and happy!”