China Wins Asian Games Men's Doubles Table Tennis Gold in Six-Game Thriller
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Summary
China secured the men's doubles table tennis gold medal at the Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, as Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng defeated Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto and Shinshiro Oizumi in a six-game thriller. After dropping the opening game and trailing 1-2, the Chinese pair rallied to win three straight games, culminating in a commanding 11-1 victory in the sixth game to claim the championship.
Key Points
- Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng defeated Tomokazu Harimoto and Shinshiro Oizumi 4-2 (6-11, 11-4, 12-14, 11-6, 11-5, 11-1) to win gold
- The final took place at the Nagoya Asian Games on September 27, 2026
- China lost the opening game 6-11 before equalizing with an 11-4 second-game victory
- Japan won the third game in a closely contested deuce, taking it 14-12 to lead 2-1
- The Chinese pair then dominated, winning three consecutive games 11-6, 11-5, and 11-1
Why It Matters
This victory demonstrates China's continued dominance in Asian table tennis, with the decisive 11-1 final-game scoreline sending a strong message to regional rivals Japan ahead of future international competitions .
This victory demonstrates China's continued dominance in Asian table tennis, with the decisive 11-1 final-game scoreline sending a strong message to regional rivals Japan ahead of future international competitions .