Published: 11:17, September 16, 2024
Sun Yingsha, Lin Shidong crowned at WTT Champions Macao
By Xinhua
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ao Leong-u and the guests present the award to winners of women’s singles at the World Table Tennis Champions Macao, on Sept 15, 2024, in Macao. (PHOTO / MACAO GOVERNMENT)

MACAO - China's Sun Yingsha and Lin Shidong got their championship trophies on Sunday at the World Table Tennis Champions Macao 2024.

Sun, also known as "ShaSha" among table tennis fans, won against her compatriot Wang Yidi 4-2, bagging her third WTT Champions trophy of 2024 after having emerged victorious in Incheon and Chongqing. It was also Sun's fifth WTT Champions title.

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Sun said this was an excellent start for the next Olympic cycle during a press briefing, adding that her form had improved a lot through each match.

Wang Yidi competes during the World Table Tennis Champions Macao 2024. (PHOTO / MACAO GOVERNMENT)

"There will be many changes and competition over the next four years, but I'm very happy to win the first championship, which has given me a lot of confidence," Sun said.

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Lin smashed Qiu Dang of Germany 4-0, lifting his first WTT Championship title. After the match, the 19-year-old told the press that his performance had exceeded his expectations.

This photo shows the event of WTT Champions Macao 2024 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group. (PHOTO / MACAO GOVERNMENT)

Sun fought her way into the finals with a 4-2 victory over Japan's Miwa Harimoto on Saturday, while Lin had upset world No 1 Wang Chuqin 4-1 in the semifinals.

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Sun and Lin mentioned they were looking forward to the upcoming China Smash 2024, scheduled for September 26 to October 6 in Beijing.