Lin Yun-ju Secures Two Points, Taiwan Men's Team Enters Semifinals at World Team Table Tennis Championships, Guarantees Bronze Medal [Video]
At the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, UK, the Taiwan men's team, led by Lin Yun-ju who secured two crucial points, defeated Sweden 3-2 to advance to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 8th) At the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Team Table Tennis Championships held in London, UK, the Taiwan men's team battled fiercely with Sweden in 5 matches today. Led by Lin Yun-ju, who secured two crucial points, they narrowly defeated Sweden 3-2 to advance to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.
The Taiwan men's team for the World Team Table Tennis Championships is based on the Nagoya Asian Games lineup, led by the 24-year-old "Taiwan's No. 1" Lin Yun-ju, ranked 7th in the world, alongside young talents Feng Yi-hsin, Kuo Kuan-hung, Hung Ching-kai, and Hsu Hsien-chia. Today's quarterfinal match, held in Taiwan time early morning, saw them face a strong Swedish team, seeking a chance to stand on the podium.
At the start of the match, the Taiwan men's team sent Lin Yun-ju as the opener, challenging Truls Moregard, ranked 2nd in the world. Continuing his past advantage of 6 wins and 1 loss against Moregard, Lin Yun-ju once again played the role of a "nemesis." Even in intense situations, he consistently maintained his composure at critical moments, especially in the third game where he saved a game point against his opponent. Ultimately, Lin Yun-ju helped the Taiwan men's team take the lead with scores of 11-8, 11-9, and 13-11.
The second singles match featured 17-year-old rising star Kuo Kuan-hung, facing Anton Kallberg, ranked 33rd in the world. Even though he was trailing after the first three games, Kuo Kuan-hung showed great composure and did not falter. In the latter part of the fourth game, he scored four consecutive points to reverse the situation, which was the turning point of the match. With consecutive scores of 11-9 and 11-7, he gave the Taiwan men's team a match point advantage.
As Feng Yi-hsin failed to capitalize on the momentum, and Kuo Kuan-hung was also unable to effectively limit Moregard, the Taiwan men's team was tied. Fortunately, Lin Yun-ju guarded the decisive fifth point, facing Kallberg, against whom he also had a head-to-head advantage. Lin Yun-ju delivered a stellar performance, ultimately winning with scores of 11-8, 11-9, and 11-5. The Taiwan men's team successfully advanced to the semifinals and secured a bronze medal, and will now compete against Japan for a spot in the championship match. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei)1150508
(Central News Agency reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 8th) At the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Team Table Tennis Championships held in London, UK, the Taiwan men's team battled fiercely with Sweden in 5 matches today. Led by Lin Yun-ju, who secured two crucial points, they narrowly defeated Sweden 3-2 to advance to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.
The Taiwan men's team for the World Team Table Tennis Championships is based on the Nagoya Asian Games lineup, led by the 24-year-old "Taiwan's No. 1" Lin Yun-ju, ranked 7th in the world, alongside young talents Feng Yi-hsin, Kuo Kuan-hung, Hung Ching-kai, and Hsu Hsien-chia. Today's quarterfinal match, held in Taiwan time early morning, saw them face a strong Swedish team, seeking a chance to stand on the podium.
At the start of the match, the Taiwan men's team sent Lin Yun-ju as the opener, challenging Truls Moregard, ranked 2nd in the world. Continuing his past advantage of 6 wins and 1 loss against Moregard, Lin Yun-ju once again played the role of a "nemesis." Even in intense situations, he consistently maintained his composure at critical moments, especially in the third game where he saved a game point against his opponent. Ultimately, Lin Yun-ju helped the Taiwan men's team take the lead with scores of 11-8, 11-9, and 13-11.
The second singles match featured 17-year-old rising star Kuo Kuan-hung, facing Anton Kallberg, ranked 33rd in the world. Even though he was trailing after the first three games, Kuo Kuan-hung showed great composure and did not falter. In the latter part of the fourth game, he scored four consecutive points to reverse the situation, which was the turning point of the match. With consecutive scores of 11-9 and 11-7, he gave the Taiwan men's team a match point advantage.
As Feng Yi-hsin failed to capitalize on the momentum, and Kuo Kuan-hung was also unable to effectively limit Moregard, the Taiwan men's team was tied. Fortunately, Lin Yun-ju guarded the decisive fifth point, facing Kallberg, against whom he also had a head-to-head advantage. Lin Yun-ju delivered a stellar performance, ultimately winning with scores of 11-8, 11-9, and 11-5. The Taiwan men's team successfully advanced to the semifinals and secured a bronze medal, and will now compete against Japan for a spot in the championship match. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei)1150508