Asian Games 2026 table tennis: China women win 3-0, men edge Thailand 3-1 in Nagoya
Synopsis
A 16-year-old Thai player upended China's Lin Shidong at the Asian Games — the kind of upset that rarely happens in Chinese table tennis. Wang Chuqin had to return to the table to rescue the men's side, reportedly nursing a leg injury, before China sealed a 3-1 win. The women had no such drama, sweeping Uzbekistan 3-0 with Sun Yingsha leading the charge.
Key Takeaways
China's men beat Thailand 3-1 after Lin Shidong lost 3-2 to 16-year-old Thitaphat Preechayan in a surprise result.
Wang Chuqin won both his singles rubbers, including the match-clincher, reportedly managing a minor leg injury.
China's women swept Uzbekistan 3-0 , with Sun Yingsha , Wang Manyu and Kuai Man all winning.
Men's semifinals: China vs Chinese Taipei and Japan vs South Korea .
Women's semifinals: China vs DPR Korea and Japan vs South Korea .
Both sets of team semifinals take place on Wednesday, 23 September in Nagoya .
China's table tennis squads navigated the quarterfinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, 22 September, with the women's team coasting to a 3-0 sweep over Uzbekistan while the men's team required a comeback to dispatch Thailand 3-1 in a tie that threw up a teenage upset.
Men's Quarterfinal: Teenage Scare Before China Advance
Wang Chuqin gave China a commanding start, defeating Phakpoom Sanguansin 3-0 in the opening singles rubber. The momentum, however, shifted sharply when Lin Shidong fell to a 3-2 defeat against 16-year-old Thitaphat Preechayan of Thailand — one of the standout results of the day's play.
'Everyone wants to win in the knockout stage, so there is definitely pressure,' Lin said. 'I made some mistakes that I shouldn't have made in this match. I hope I can fully release myself in the events ahead.'
Xiang Peng steadied China by beating Sarayut Tancharoen 3-1, before Wang returned to the table and closed out the tie with a 3-0 win over Preechayan, reportedly playing through a minor leg injury to seal the result.
Women's Quarterfinal: Sun Yingsha and Co. Cruise Past Uzbekistan
The Chinese women had a far smoother evening. Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Kuai Man won their respective singles in succession to complete a comfortable 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The performance underlined China's continued dominance in women's team table tennis at the continental level.
Other Semifinal Berths
Japan's women — led by Miwa Harimoto, Hina Hayata and Mima Ito — also advanced with a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei. Japan's men beat Kazakhstan 3-0, with Tomokazu Harimoto reflecting on their progress. 'Considering our ability, I see this medal as just another step along the way,' Harimoto said.
South Korea secured the remaining women's semifinal spot with a 3-0 victory over Singapore.
Semifinal Line-Up
In the men's draw, China will face Chinese Taipei while Japan take on South Korea. On the women's side, China meet DPR Korea and Japan face South Korea. Both team semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday, 23 September.
The day's results set up four high-stakes regional clashes, with China holding firm as the team to beat on both sides of the draw.
Point of View
And it will linger even though China ultimately won. The more telling detail is Wang Chuqin playing through a leg injury — if that carries into the semifinals against Chinese Taipei, China's depth may be tested in a way that the scoreline tonight did not suggest. On the women's side, the 3-0 sweep masks the real story: DPR Korea awaits, and that fixture historically produces closer contests than seedings imply.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did China's men's team perform in the Asian Games 2026 table tennis quarterfinals?
China's men beat Thailand 3-1 in the quarterfinals on 22 September in Nagoya. Wang Chuqin won both his rubbers, but Lin Shidong suffered a surprise 3-2 loss to 16-year-old Thai player Thitaphat Preechayan before Xiang Peng and Wang secured the tie.
Who upset Lin Shidong at the Asian Games table tennis?
Thailand's Thitaphat Preechayan, a 16-year-old, defeated China's Lin Shidong 3-2 in the men's team quarterfinal on Tuesday. It was one of the biggest upsets of the day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Who will China face in the table tennis semifinals at Asian Games 2026?
China's men will face Chinese Taipei in the semifinals, while the women will take on DPR Korea. Both semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday, 23 September in Nagoya.
How did Japan fare in the Asian Games 2026 table tennis quarterfinals?
Japan's men beat Kazakhstan 3-0, with Tomokazu Harimoto contributing to the victory. Japan's women, featuring Mima Ito, Hina Hayata and Miwa Harimoto, defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0. Japan's men face South Korea and the women also meet South Korea in the semifinals.
What is the table tennis team semifinals schedule at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?
Both the men's and women's team table tennis semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday, 23 September at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
