China Defends Olympic Men's Team Table Tennis Title

China's men's table tennis team successfully defended their Olympic title by defeating Sweden 3-0 in a gripping final, with each match pushing the limits of endurance for over two and a half hours. Ma Long, who secured his sixth Olympic gold medal, further solidified his legacy as the most decorated Olympian in Chinese history. The matches featured intense back-and-forth play, as Sweden's Truls Moregard and Kristian Karlsson challenged the Chinese players but ultimately fell short. This victory marks China's fifth consecutive gold in men's team events and highlights their dominance in the sport, having swept all previous golds since the category's introduction in 2008. Additionally, both Sweden and France achieved historic podium finishes in the table tennis team event. The day also featured notable achievements in other sports, including a world record in cycling by Germany's Lea Friedrich and gold medals in climbing and kiteboarding for Britain and Austria, respectively.