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Lin Shidong

(林诗栋)

Lin Shidong
林诗栋
The latest news and top stories on Lin Shidong. A prodigious table tennis talent, he became the world number one in February 2025, one of the youngest ever. He is known for his aggressive right-handed, shakehand grip style and powerful backhand.
A fan of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha taking photos with her idols as a backdrop. Photo: Ada Li
World Table Tennis (WTT)

China fans flock to WTT Finals in Hong Kong, with unlimited budgets for some

But tight security at Hong Kong Coliseum, few attractions nearby and costly hotels proving to be drawbacks for others.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Sun Yingsha hit by injury, loses final with Wang Chuqin

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: unbeaten Sun and Wang on course for double delight in Hong Kong

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha ‘accept’ busy WTT Finals schedule – and keep winning

In men’s singles, Lin Shidong overcomes testing start at Hong Kong Coliseum to gain revenge over teammate.

Wang Chuqin in action at Hong Kong Coliseum this week. Photo: Dickson Lee
ITTF

WTT Finals Hong Kong: Wang Chuqin survives huge scare to progress at Coliseum

Men’s world No 1 beats Japanese teen Matsushima to maintain hopes of fourth straight title, while women’s world No 2 Wang Manyu also wins.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

WTT Finals: China’s Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu begin title defence on opening day

Both will face Japanese opponents in round 1 while Hongkongers Wong Chun-ting, Doo Hoi-kem open mixed doubles campaign against top seeds.

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WTT Finals: Hong Kong’s Wong, Doo in killer group with Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha

The season finale running from Wednesday to Sunday at Hong Kong Coliseum will feature the year’s best performers in singles, mixed doubles.

Hong Kong’s Wong Chun-ting (right) and Doo Hoi-kem have the Olympic champions and the world No 1 pair in their group. Photo: Handout
ITTF

China thrash Japan to win third table tennis World Cup title, bronze for Germany

China cruise to ITTF Mixed Team World Cup crown completing hat-trick of victories, while Germany become first European side to reach podium.

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Wang and Sun warm up for WTT Finals, as China hammer Hong Kong in World Cup

Defending champions get their campaign off to a winning start, but not before some nervy moments in Chengdu.

2025 National Games

Fan Zhendong cements legacy at National Games after completing ‘super grand slam’

Table tennis legend in action again on Thursday in men’s teams final against world No 1 Wang Chuqin and Ma Long.

Fan Zhendong of Shanghai hits a return against Liang Jingkun of Hebei during their team event quarter-final in the National Games in Macau on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games

National Games: Fan v Wang part 2, Hong Kong’s fencers go again – what to watch

Beijing face Shanghai in team table tennis final, so Fan Zhendong plays Wang Chuqin a second time, while Hong Kong mountain bikers join fray.

Cedric Ho (right) was knocked out of the individual event by Xiu Yuhan of Shandong on Monday.
2025 National Games

Fencing begins and Haughey carries on – what to watch on National Games day 6

Saturday’s events include Siobhan Haughey’s 100 metres freestyle final, Kaylin Hsieh’s épée comp and some epic-looking table tennis clashes.

2025 National Games

Fan and Wang on collision course for blockbuster semi-final in Macau

Galaxy of table tennis stars head to city for National Games, with Fan Zhendong and Wang in same half of draw for men’s singles.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Harimoto sparks backlash, says Wang Chuqin only good China table tennis player

The 22-year-old says he, Swede Truls Moregard and Brazil’s Hugo Calderano are capable of “consistently beating” their Chinese rivals.

Japan’s Harimoto Tomokazu told a magazine that Fan Zhendong and Lin Shidong had “great backhands” that were “not difficult to deal with”. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

If China’s table tennis dominance is challenged, will the sport grow globally?

World Table Tennis CEO says Europe’s men making a ‘massive wave’, but diversity in the women’s game needs to be worked on.

Players such as Sweden’s Truls Moregard, who won silver at the Paris Olympics, are attracting “significant global attention”, Steve Dainton said. Photo: AFP
World Table Tennis (WTT)

China’s Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha expected to progress at WTT Champions Macau

But world champion Wang is advised to ‘have his mindset ready’ for Matsushima in his opening match.

ITTF

Supporters certain Fan ‘will be back’ after losses in German table tennis league

Chinese Olympic champion suffers two defeats with his Bundesliga team, but teammates, fans adamant he will adapt and return to form.

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WTT Europe Smash: Hong Kong duo ‘played braver’ to win men’s doubles final

Wong Chun-ting and Baldwin Chan overcome mainland China pair in Sweden.

Wong Chun-ting (left) and Baldwin Chan taking a selfie on the podium after winning the WTT Europe Smash men’s doubles final. Photo: WTT
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Fan Zhendong condemns ‘battlefield’ of China’s toxic fan culture

Intrusive behaviour has caused stress, table tennis star says in television interview.

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