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Wang Chuqin

(王楚欽)

Wang Chuqin
Wang Chuqin
王楚欽
The latest news on Wang Chuqin, Chinese professional table tennis player, including competition news and updates.
Doo Hoi-kem (left) and Wong Chun-ting won their fourth bronze medal at the World Championships in Doha. Photo: ITTF
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Hong Kong pair told to work on mental toughness ahead of LA Olympics

Doo Hoi-kem and Wong Chun-ting have been mixed doubles partners for a decade, but head coach says hard work needed to be competitive in 2028.

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Hongkongers grab fourth bronze, China pair slip to historic doubles defeat

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Why Hong Kong pair are underdogs in world table tennis semi-finals: coach

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Hong Kong’s Doo, Wong win to guarantee medal at World Table Tennis Championships

But Chinese mixed-doubles top seeds Lin Shidong and Kuai Man are stunned by Japanese 16th seeds.

Wong Chun-ting (left) and Doo Hoi-kem of Hong Kong ensured they would collect a fourth world championship medal as a duo. Photo: Reuters
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Wang furious at table tennis chiefs after bat damage at world championships

World No 2 discovers creases and cracks ahead of mixed doubles clash against Brazilian pair Hugo Calderano and Bruna Takahashi.

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Chinese fans query curious case of empty seats at ‘sold-out’ table tennis event

The sight of unfilled arenas leads to media and online commenters suggesting that scalpers bought tickets to re-sell to Chinese fans.

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China’s snooker king Zhao on fame, Wang Chuqin, blowing prize money on watches

Asia’s first world champion has a penchant for timepieces – ‘different brands’ – but his manager says she will not let him get carried away.

China’s Zhao Xintong has confetti picked from his hair by his girlfriend after victory over Wales’ Mark Williams in the World Championship Snooker final on Monday. Photo: AFP
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Maintaining China’s dominance top of large pile on table tennis chief’s plate

Two-time Olympic gold medallist has to guide his new charges through World Championships and bring Fan Zhendong back into fold.

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Editorial | Departure of table tennis chief comes at a critical time

The change in leadership offers an opportunity to refresh and improve so that China can maintain its position as a towering force in the sport.

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Hong Kong to host table tennis’ WTT Finals, city’s ‘global reputation’ hailed

‘The infrastructure and the passion to deliver’ cited by WTT, with likes of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha to play at Coliseum in December.

Wang Chuqin is expected to be among the players heading to Hong Kong in December. Photo: Xinhua
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Chinese table tennis fans splash cash in Macau as authorities eye sports boom

‘Handsome’ Wang Chuqin and ‘role model’ Sun Yingsha pull in tourists amid efforts to capitalise on growth in sports sector.

Sun Yingsha serves during Sunday’s ITTF World Cup women’s final in Macau. Photo: Xinhua
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Sun Yingsha into ITTF World Cup semis, joining Olympics partner Wang Chuqin

World No 1 Sun beats Chinese Taipei’s Cheng I-ching after her fellow Olympics mixed-doubles champion pulls through in titanic struggle.

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Wang Manyu fights back, Wang Chuqin is ‘lucky’ at ITTF World Cup Macau

Linda Bergstrom gives Wang Manyu a test as Chinese fans offer the top stars loud backing.

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Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin welcome table tennis rule changes amid WTT rankings row

It follows meeting in Singapore to air grievances after withdrawal of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long and Chen Meng from world rankings.

China’s Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha in action at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AP
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Wang wins third straight World Table Tennis Finals title with rout of Harimoto

The world No 1 has endured a tough time since a shock loss at the Olympics, but ends the season in fine style.

Wang Chuqin putting Tomokazu Harimoto away in less than 40 minutes to earn his third consecutive WTT Finals title. Photo: Xinhua
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

IOC says no new probe into Wang bat damage as Chinese state media demands answers

Wang Chuqin’s favourite table tennis bat was broken in a scrum of photographers as he celebrated winning mixed doubles gold.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China’s Wang Chuqin refuses to blame shock table tennis loss on damaged paddle

World No 1’s defeat in the round of 32 means China will not win gold and silver in men’s singles for first time since 2004.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China fans’ fury, concern after table tennis gold medallist Wang has bat damaged

Wang Chuqin was celebrating mixed doubles triumph with teammate Sun Yingsha when disaster struck – with singles title still on line.

China’s Wang Chuqin had his bat damaged after winning gold in the table tennis mixed doubles. Photo: AP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hong Kong table tennis duo channel Vivian Kong spirit in quest for Paris medal

Mixed doubles pair Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem are in the semi-finals and will face North Korea’s Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong, where a win will guarantee a podium finish.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hongkongers urged to become 7 million-strong ‘cheerleading team’ for city’s Olympians

Vivian Kong leads the charge for Hong Kong delegation, with Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey also chasing medals in first five days.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Doo eyes Olympic table tennis medal, but reveals mistake Hong Kong cannot repeat

Mixed doubles quest alongside Wong Chun-ting relies on avoiding trap they fell into at last Games in Tokyo, when they ‘paid a heavy price’.

Table Tennis duo Wong Chun-ting (left) and Doo Hoi-kem will try again for an Olympic medal in Paris. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Ma gets shot at sixth gold, but no individual glory awaits table tennis star in Paris

Ma Long will miss out on the chance to win a third straight singles title, but is in the team tournament for the Olympics.

China’s Ma Long arrives at the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Photo: Xinhua
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Hong Kong medal hopeful Doo battling elbow injury ahead of Paris Olympics

Table tennis star who won bronze medal in Tokyo is ranked fourth in mixed doubles with partner Wong Chun-ting.

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Exclusive | Angry Chinese table tennis superfans threaten Paris Olympics TV protest

Group say they could disrupt broadcast in China with banners Western media would be ‘very interested’ in, after being censored at home.

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Taylor Swift blamed for China ping pong champion losing world title

A champion Chinese table tennis player who lost a vitally important game that could have propelled him to the world number one spot, has been accused of not focusing on training by going to a Taylor Swift concert instead.

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A top table tennis player in China has faced online criticism for “slacking” after he went to a Taylor Swift concert in Singapore before taking part in and crashing out of a major tournament in the Lion City. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Baidu/Douyin
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China’s sports fanatics told to stop harassing athletes — ‘refrain from chaos’

Chinese Olympic Committee and General Administration of Sport release statement slamming ‘irrational actions’ after athletes ask overly eager fans to respect boundaries.

Asian Games 2023

Asian Games: Wong bronze ends city’s table tennis losing streak after 17 years

Wong Chun-ting claims city’s first medal in singles since 2006 Games in Doha, and says he hopes it will inspire his teammates and the next generation.

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