Japan defeats China in men's table tennis team, wins gold medal for the first time in 60 years at the Asian Games

China's stronghold was finally destroyed. Japan's men's table tennis team wins gold for the first time in 60 years. Satoshi Harimoto said, ``The game went our way. I'm happy, but if you look at the results, it's not a surprising result.'' He emphasized that it is by no means a "gold star."

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Satoshi Harimoto played the role of ace. After winning the second match, the highlight was the fourth match against world number one Wang Chuqin. "Even if you win with a small trick, it won't lead to the next one." He doesn't let his opponent create his own style and overwhelms him in a head-to-head battle. I won in straight sets.

Matsushima was entrusted with the final big thing. Although he lost in the first match, he ``entered the match with Wen Ruibo'' between 19-year-olds with confidence. He won two games in a row from 1-1 using his left forehand. The joy came at the end of a heated battle that lasted more than three hours.

Satoshi Harimoto, who was brought to tears by China many times in team competitions, reflected, ``It took a long time until this moment. Matsushima's rise to power has raised our standards.'' Together with the young power that has grown to number 3 in the world ranking, he defeated the kingdom.

The Asian Games, which China has won eight times in a row, can essentially be said to be a place to compete for the best spot in the world. This is the first time since China joined the competition that Japan has come out on top. “Being able to overcome this gives me confidence,” Matsushima said. The Los Angeles Olympics will be held in two years. Expectations were high for him to win his first Olympic gold.