The first round of the Paris Olympics was shocking! The star player on the table tennis field was unexpectedly eliminated, which is jaw-dropping! The female table tennis star was originally the favorite to win the championship, but she was unexpectedly defeated in the first round.
At Paris 2024, Hong Kong's To Hoi Kim was unexpectedly defeated in the first round of the Women's Singles against little-known North Korea's Bian Songjing. This 1-4 contest not only broke everyone's expectations, but also added a touch of surprise to the Olympic Games.
As a leading figure in Hong Kong table tennis, Du Hoi-king has repeatedly achieved great results in the international arena over the years, and his strength should not be underestimated. This time, however, she was defeated in the first round by an unknown competitor. This result undoubtedly brought a lot of shock to the entire table tennis world.
At the beginning of the game, Bian Songjing showed surprising strength. Her offense was sharp and powerful, frequently forcing Du Kaiqin into passivity. In the first and second games, Bian Songjing won 11-8 and 11-7 respectively, putting huge pressure on his opponent. Although Du Kaiqin struggled to pull one back in the third game, he was again suppressed by his opponent in the next two games, and finally lost with an aggregate score of 1-4.
This game not only showed Bian Songjing's outstanding performance, but also reflected the improvement of the overall strength of the North Korean table tennis team. In fact, in the mixed doubles, North Korea's Lee Jung-sik and Kim Qin-young were already impressive, beating the powerful Japan pair of Tomokazu Harimoto and Hina Hayada to earn a valuable victory for the North Korean delegation.
The rise of the North Korean team is not accidental. As early as last year's Asian Games, they won the silver medal in the women's doubles event, showing a good level of competition. Now, on the Olympic stage, they have once again brought surprises and proved that their strength is not a flash in the pan.
The North Korean team, known as the "Mysterious Division", is interpreting the charm of sports competition with practical actions. Their skills may not be the most advanced, and their actual combat experience may not be as good as some of the old powerhouses, but their solid fundamentals and tenacious willpower are enough to give them a place in any opponent's competition.
The defeat of Du Kaiqin and the rise of the North Korean team undoubtedly added more suspense to this Olympic Games.
