{"id":41241,"date":"2025-10-12T15:08:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T15:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=41241"},"modified":"2025-10-12T15:08:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T15:08:58","slug":"28th-ittf-attu-asian-team-table-tennis-championships-hong-kong-sweeps-india-3-0-enters-medal-rounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=41241","title":{"rendered":"28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships: Hong Kong sweeps India 3-0, enters medal rounds"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TableBhubaneswar:<\/strong> What appeared to be a balanced men\u2019s quarterfinal between India and Hong Kong (China) on paper turned into a surprisingly one-sided contest at the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships held at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre. Despite India\u2019s higher world team ranking at No. 4, Hong Kong, placed No. 6, played with greater purpose and composure to register a dominant 3\u20130 win and secure a place in the medal rounds.<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s quarterfinals today, the Republic of Korea overcame Hong Kong, China, 3\u20131, while second seed Japan survived a thrilling five-set battle against DPR Korea, winning 3\u20132 to secure a spot in the medal rounds. Between them, they played 24 out of 25 games.<\/p>\n

The much-anticipated men\u2019s encounter, expected to test both teams equally, quickly slipped away from the Indians as Hong Kong displayed superior discipline, tactical awareness, and mental steadiness throughout. India, which had secured bronze medals in the previous three editions, failed to mount a real challenge this time, their resistance proving both brief and ineffective.<\/p>\n

India\u2019s foreign expert, Massimo Costantini, praised Hong Kong\u2019s performance, acknowledging their ability to maintain composure during crucial phases. \u201cFull credit to Hong Kong, especially the way the three played, keeping their cool at tense moments and finishing crucial points well, unlike the Indian paddlers, who had their moments and failed to grab them. With pressure mounting on each player after that, they could not sustain and wilted. Yet, I would say, it is a young team, and they will learn from their mistakes,\u201d said Costantini.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong\u2019s top player, Wong Chun Ting, ranked 48th in the world, set the tone by comfortably defeating India\u2019s left-hander Manush Shah in straight games. Wong\u2019s fluent stroke play and controlled attacking shots left Manush searching for answers. Although the Indian had fleeting opportunities in the second and third games, including a deuce in the final one, he was unable to capitalise, allowing Wong to close out the match 11\u20135, 11\u20139, 13\u201311 with ease.<\/p>\n

India\u2019s most experienced player, Manav Thakkar, who is ranked 39th in the world, was up next against Chan Baldwin. Despite being higher ranked, Manav fell behind early as Chan exploited angles effectively and handled the rallies with confidence. Manav managed to recover after dropping the first two games, showing glimpses of his attacking flair to win the next two and level the contest. However, his rhythm faltered in the deciding game after the change of ends, and Chan took full advantage to seal the match and give Hong Kong a 2\u20130 lead.<\/p>\n

With India\u2019s hopes hanging by a thread, young Ankur Bhattacharjee started positively in the third rubber against Lam Siu Hang, claiming the opening game and fighting hard in the next few. The two exchanged games closely, with Ankur edging the third 14\u201312, but Lam\u2019s experience and composure made the difference in the crucial moments. Staying patient and precise, Lam tightened his control in the fifth game and completed the victory, delivering Hong Kong\u2019s third consecutive win and confirming a clean 3\u20130 sweep.<\/p>\n

In another men\u2019s quarterfinal, Japan defeated the Republic of Korea 3\u20131. Tomokazu Harimoto, ranked No. 4 in the world, overcame Korea\u2019s An Jaehyun (ranked 13th) 3\u20130, while Sora Matsushima survived a tough five-game battle against Cho Daeseong. Though Shunsuke Togami lost to Oh Junsung, Harimoto returned to finish the job, beating Cho 3\u20130 to help Japan advance.<\/p>\n

Korea will now play India for fifth place in the classification round.<\/p>\n

The results (Quarterfinals):<\/p>\n

Men: Hong Kong (China) bt India 3-0 (Wong Chun Ting bt Manush Shah 11-5, 11-9, 13-11; Chan Baldwin bt Manav Thakkar 11-8, 11-8, 10-12, 9-11, 11-8; Lam Siu Hang bt Ankur Bhattacharjee 7-11, 11-9, 12-14, 11-6, 11-7); Japan bt Korea 3-1 (Tomokazu Harimoto bt An Jaehyun 11-9, 13-11, 11-7; Sora Matsushima bt Cho Daeseong 14-12, 10-12, 4-11, 11-8, 11-4; Shunsuke Togami lost to Oh Junsung 7-11, 5-11, 8-11; Harimoto bt An 11-5, 11-9, 11-6).<\/p>\n

Women:<\/p>\n

Republic of Korea bt Hong Kong (China) 3-1 (Shin Yubin bt Su Tsz Tung 11-6, 13-11, 14-12, Kim Nayeong bt Zhu Chengzhu 11-4, 11-8, 10-12, 13-11, Lee Eunhye lost to NG Wing Lam 11-13, 4-11, 10-12, Shin Yubin bt Zhu Chengzhu 12-10, 11-4, 11-1); Japan bt DPR Korea 3-2 (Miwa Harimoto bt Cha Su Yong 4-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-13, 11-1, Hina Hayata lost to Kim Kum Yong 10-12, 17-15, 4-11, 11-8, 8-11, Odo Satsuki bt Park Su Gyong 11-9, 7-11, 11-6, 15-17, 11-3, Miwa Harimoto bt Kim Kum Yong 8-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-4, 4-11, Hina Hayata bt Cha Su Yong 6-11, 11-4, 11-6, 11-8).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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