As expected, China dominated with eight medals won. The runner up? South Korea with two. But there were some other bright spots, like American Wang Chen making the quarterfinals. See the best moments here.
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China’s Ma Lin defeated teammate Wang Hao in the gold medal match, dealing Wang his second straight Olympic final defeat. The third member of the Chinese team, Wang Liqin, defeated Jorgen Persson of Sweden for the bronze.
China’s Wang Hao will meet teammate Ma Lin in the gold medal match at 8:30 am. The third member of the Chinese team, Wang Liqin, will play for bronze against Sweden’s Jorgen Persson.
China won all three women’s singles medals in table tennis competition Friday for the first time since 1988. Zhang Yining took gold, Wang Nan silver and Guo Yue bronze.
See some of the best photos from day 14 in table tennis, including action from the women’s medal matches and the men’s quarterfinals.
All six Chinese players remain in the men’s and women’s singles draws heading into the final rounds of both events. China’s Zhang Yining advaced despite having to use her backup paddle.
