Hong Kong, China made history on Sunday by claiming the bronze medal at the International Table Tennis Federation Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu. The SAR team overpowered Romania with an impressive 8-2 victory.
The team's journey to bronze began with a remarkable win in the mixed doubles match. Ng Wing-lam and Yiu Kwan-to demonstrated exceptional chemistry, outplaying Elizabeta Samara and Ovidiu Ionescu with a convincing 11-3, 11-6, 11-9 scoreline.
Doo Hoi-kem and Wong Chun-ting proved to be an unbeatable duo as they took down Bernadette Szocs and Eduard Ionescu in successive matches. The victories from these matches put Hong Kong on the brink of securing the bronze medal.
The team's final match sealed the deal. Wong and Yiu teamed up once more to face off against Darius Movileanu and Ionescu in the decisive match. A stunning 11-4 win secured the bronze medal for Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, Team China successfully defended their title by defeating South Korea with a resounding 8-1 victory in the final. This victory marked a clean sweep for the Chinese national team, who won all 10 matches leading up to the final.
Hong Kong's impressive run in the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup showcases their remarkable team spirit and determination to succeed in the world of table tennis.