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Monday, September 25
China wins, but Sweden takes second


SYDNEY, Australia -- China completed a dominant Olympic Games with its least-impressive finish in table tennis. Yes, a Chinese player took the men's singles title Monday night, but the silver went elsewhere.

China had taken the gold and silver in all three other table tennis events.

In the men's singles, Kong Linghui defeated Jan-Ove Waldner of Sweden 21-16, 21-19, 17-21, 14-21, 21-13 to win the gold.

"The key to my winning today was my good returns of service," Kong said.

The Chinese team still earned two medals as Liu Guoliang captured the bronze.

"It has boosted our confidence overall," Kong said.

Wang Nan beat countrywoman Li Ju in the women's singles final. The two paired up to beat the Chinese team of Sun Jin and Yang Ying in doubles.

Kong and Liu earned the silver medal in men's doubles, losing to teammates Wang Liqin and Yan Sen.

France won bronze in men's doubles, Jing Chen of Taiwan was third in women's singles and a South Korean team took bronze in women's doubles.



 

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