Wang Chuqin

Wang Chuqin (simplified Chinese: 王楚钦; born 11 May 2000) is a Chinese table tennis player.[1] He won Gold in the men's singles and mixed team events at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Wang Chuqin
Youth Olympic Games Final 2018
Personal information
NationalityChinese
Born (2000-05-11) 11 May 2000
Jilin, China
Playing styleLeft-handed, shakehand grip
Equipment(s)Butterfly Viscaria FL, DHS H3 National Blue (FH, black), Tenergy 05 (BH, Red)
Highest ranking12 (April 2020)
Current ranking13 (March 2022)[1]
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Medal record
Representing  China
World Championships
2018 HalmstadTeam
2019 BudapestDoubles
2021 HoustonMixed Doubles
Youth Olympic Games
2018 Buenos AiresSingles
2018 Buenos AiresMixed team
Asian Games
2018 Jakarta-PalembangMixed doubles
2018 Jakarta-PalembangTeam
In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.

Career

2021

In May, Wang was selected as an alternate for the Chinese National Team at the Tokyo Olympics.[2] Wang reached the semi-finals of the second leg of the Chinese Olympic Scrimmage before losing to eventual champion Fan Zhendong 4-2.[3]

In September, Wang lost to Liu Dingshuo in the semi-finals of the China National Games and then lost to Liang Jingkun in the bronze-medal match.[4]

On November 29, 2021, Wang paired with Sun Yingsha won the gold medal in the mixed double finals at the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships finals. [5]

Titles

References
  1. "ITTF Player Profile / Wang Chuqin". ITTF.com. September 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  2. "Out-of-Sorts Ma Long Upset By Xu Chenhao In Chinese Olympic Scrimmage Quarterfinals". edgesandnets.com. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  3. "Fan Zhendong and Wang Manyu Win Second Leg of China Olympic Scrimmage". edgesandnets.com. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  4. "Fan Zhendong Cruises to China National Games Men's Singles Gold". edgesandnets.com. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  5. "New Stars, New Fans, and New Territories Discovered at 2021 World Championships". International Table Tennis Federation. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
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