Guangdong secured the bronze medal in the men's team table tennis event at China's 15th National Games on November 20, defeating Heilongjiang 3-0 in a decisive performance led by Lin Gaoyuan.
In the opening doubles match, Guangdong's Lin Gaoyuan and Yuan Xuansong overcame Heilongjiang's Xu Yingbin and Cao Wei. After dropping the first game, the Guangdong players adjusted quickly and came back to win the next three games(3-1), giving their team an early advantage.
In the second match, Guangdong's Zhou Qihao overcame Heilongjiang's Wei Shihao, with steady play in crucial points, claiming the first two games, extending Guangdong's lead to 2-0.
In the third match, Guangdong's young talent Yuan Xuansong faced Heilongjiang's player Cao Wei. After non-stop rallies, Yuan swept three straight games, sealing the victory for Guangdong.
With this win, Guangdong finishes the men's team event on the podium, concluding their National Games campaign on a high note.
Reporter: Li Fangwang
Photo: Li Fangwang
Editor: Ouyang Yan, Hu Nan, Shen He
