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China wins ITTF women's team World Cup (updated)

Xinhua, January 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Chinese women's team won the gold medal in the 2015 Team Table Tennis World Cup, defeating the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 3-0 in the final on Sunday.

Zhu Yuling, Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning all won their games. Liu beat Ri Mi Gyong 3-2, while Zhu defeated Ri Myong Sun 3-2. Ding paired up with Liu to crush Ri Mi Gyong/Kim Hye Song 3-0.

"It was a tough match and our opponents played very well," said Ding.

Liu also said that DPR Korea was a tough opponent and she praised the city of Dubai for hosting a great World Cup.

With the victory, the Chinese women took home 50,000 dollars prize money while DPR Korea as the runner-up won 25,000 dollars.

Twelve women's teams and as many men's teams participated in the tournament. Endi