Sun Yingsha
Table Tennis Player, World Champion
Born
November 4th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
China
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A table tennis player gained prominence in international competition. Achievements include securing multiple titles in prestigious tournaments. Played a significant role in team events and singles, contributing to national successes in competitions such as the World Table Tennis Championships. Has consistently ranked among the top players globally.
Won the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships in women's singles
Helped the Chinese team win the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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