Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, coach Li Sun, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong (L to R) of China pose with trophy during the awarding ceremony after the women's teams final match against Japan at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- China won its fifth consecutive women's team title after sweeping Japan 3-0 at the World Team Table Tennis Championships here on Saturday.
It was also a record-extending 22nd time for China to have lifted the Corbillon Cup in history.
In the two sides' fourth straight head-to-head in the final dating back to 2014, China enjoyed a wire-to-wire victory, as Olympic champion Chen Meng put the hosts ahead with an 11-6, 11-8, 11-8 win over Miyuu Kihara.
"We made a lot of preparation for the final, and our tactics laid out by the coach were fully reflected today," said Chen. "The fans' cheering gave me much motivation."
Reigning world champion Wang Manyu doubled China's lead after getting past Japanese ace Mima Ito 11-9, 9-11, 12-10, 11-5.
World No. 1 Sun Yingsha closed out China's title defense with an 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 victory over Miyu Nagasaki.
"I'm very happy because we have won the title here in China," commented Sun.
Germany and Chinese Taipei finished with bronze medals in the event in Chengdu.
China had to go through a five-set thriller before edging Japan 3-2 in the men's semifinals. They will vie for the title against Germany, who beat South Korea 3-2 in the other semifinal.
"Both China and Germany experienced tight games today," said Chinese team captain Ma Long. "Our opponents in the final are young and powerful, and we'll be ready for a tough battle." ■
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Nagasaki Miyu of Japan hits a return against Sun Yingsha of China during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Ito Mima of Japan serves against Wang Manyu of China during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Sun Yingsha of China celebrates after winning Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Chen Meng of China hits a return against Kihara Miyuu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Wang Manyu of China serves against Ito Mima of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Nagasaki Miyu of Japan hits a return against Sun Yingsha of China during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Wang Manyu of China celebrates scoring against Ito Mima of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Ito Mima of Japan serves against Wang Manyu of China during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Chen Meng of China reacts while competing against Kihara Miyuu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Sun Yingsha of China hits a return against Nagasaki Miyu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Chen Meng of China hits a return against Kihara Miyuu of Japan during the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Nagasaki Miyu (R) and Kihara Miyuu of Japan pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, coach Li Sun, Chen Meng, Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong (L to R) of China pose for photos after the women's teams final match against Japan at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Chen Meng (R) and coach Ma Lin of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's teams final match at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)
Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, coach Li Sun, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong (L to R) of China pose with trophy during the awarding ceremony after the women's teams final match against Japan at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Members of team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's teams final match against Japan at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, coach Li Sun, Chen Meng, Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong (L to R) of China pose for photos after the women's teams final match against Japan at the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)
