China beats Japan 3-0 to win record-extending 12th straight men's team gold at 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships
China achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by defeating Japan 3-0 in the men's final of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals to claim its 12th consecutive gold. It also marked a record, as China lifted the Swaythling Cup for the 24th time in history, with its current title streak dating back to the 2001 edition in Osaka.
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