China won again, but why does it feel different?
11 May 2026

China won again, but why does it feel different?

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China just swept the men's and women's team titles at the 2026 Team Table Tennis World Championships—again. On paper, nothing's changed. But inside the arena? The Great Wall is seemingly cracking. For the first time in 26 years, China's men lost back-to-back matches. The women’s team needed a full five-set comeback to survive Japan. So here's the real question: is China's dominance actually declining? And if it is… is it a good thing for the sport?