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Nina Mittelham Seals Day 1 with Germany’s Victory
Wrapping up day 1, Nina Mittelham clinched the final point of the day in a closely contested match against Natalia Bajor of Team Poland, securing the win for Team Germany. The day was filled with intense competition, thrilling comebacks, and stellar performances, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead. Come back tomorrow at 10:00 KST for more table tennis action in Busan!
Team France Overcome a Resilient Team Czechia
It was time for France’s Women to take the stage, facing off against the Team Czechia. In an entertaining clash, France’s Prithika Pavade staged an impressive comeback after losing her first match against Hana Matelova. With the support of her teammates, Pavade set up an exhilarating fifth match, where she showcased her skills with a flawless 3-0 win, securing a hard-fought victory for Team France.
Team China Dominate to Victory
World number 1, Fan Zhendong, led the charge for the China Men’s Team, initiating their campaign in Busan with a commanding win over Belgium’s Cedric Nuytinck. Following Fan Zhendong’s lead, Wang Chuqin and Ma Long sealed the deal for Team China with convincing victories over their opponents.
Team Romania’s Firing Start
Home Crowd Treated to Dominant Performance by Team Korea’s Women’s Team
Session 2 continued with Team Korea Republic’s women’s team kickstarting their campaign here in Busan, showcasing their formidable skills against Team Italy. With Jeon Jihee, Shin Yubin, and Lee Zion securing convincing wins, the home crowd was treated to an impressive display of table tennis prowess.
Winning Start for Team France
Session 1 concluded with an entertaining clash between Team France and Team Denmark in the Men’s Teams Group 4 match. The action-packed encounter saw Felix Lebrun kickstart the game with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Jonathan Groth. Despite Anders Lind’s valiant effort to level the match after his closely contested battle with Simon Gauzy, the French team ultimately proved too strong, securing a convincing 3-1 win.
Team Kazakhstan Prevails Over Team Australia
In a tense Women’s Teams group stage match, Team Kazakhstan clashed with Team Australia in a nail-biting encounter. The Australians initially took the lead with Jian Fang Lay securing a narrow 3-2 win over Zauresh Akasheva. Despite Team Kazakhstan’s comeback with two consecutive wins, Jian Fang Lay’s victory in the fourth match set the stage for a thrilling decider. Despite Michelle Bromley’s resilient efforts, Zauresh Akasheva secured the win for Team Kazakhstan with a 3-2 victory sealing a hard-fought triumph.
What a Comeback
In a thrilling clash between Team Canada and Team Malaysia in men’s teams group 7, Team Canada staged an incredible comeback from being 2 games down to clinch victory with a 3-2 win.
Epic Showdown: Team India vs. Team China
Team India and reigning champions Team China engaged in a nail-biting encounter on Table 2. Ayhika Mukherjee of India set the pace by defeating world number 1, Sun Yingsha 3-1. Sreeja Akula also got the better of world number 2, Wang Yidi to set up a thrilling close to the match. However, Team China fought back resiliently, ultimately securing the win after intense matches between the two teams.
Day 1 Kickoff: Team Korea vs. Team Poland
Day 1 of the ITTF World Championships is officially underway at BEXCO and Team Korea Republic kicks off their World Championships campaign with a triumphant win over Team Poland at BEXCO! Despite a valiant effort from Poland, the home team prevailed, buoyed by the passionate support of the crowd.
