PARIS: China's table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men's Olympic singles on Wednesday (Jul 31), a day after having his bat broken. Wa
China's Wang Chuqin, right, reacts after losing by Sweden's Truls Moregrad in a men's singles round of 32 table tennis game at the 2024 Summer Olympics , on Jul 31, 2024, in Paris, France. PARIS: China's table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men's Olympic singles on Wednesday , a day after having his bat broken.
The 26th-ranked Moregard sank to the floor in disbelief and put his hands on his head, before doing a tour of the crowd, who rose in appreciation after roaring on the underdog throughout. China's Wang Chuqin, background, plays against Sweden's Truls Moregrad during a men's singles round of 32 table tennis game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, on Jul 31, 2024, in Paris, France. The triumphant Moregard said he"had a feeling I could beat him today", having never done so before in eight previous attempts.
Moregard, who is coached by his older brother Malte, said Wang was not at his best - but said it had nothing to do with the Chinese player's bat.
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