The Chinese table tennis stars (both 23 years old) who are dominating 2024 so far, got selected for the Forbes Asia 303 under 30 list in 2024.
But what is the Forbes 30 under 30 list?
The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is an annual compilation published by Forbes magazine that recognizes 30 individuals under the age of 30 who have made significant achievements in various fields. These fields span multiple industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, media, entertainment, sports, social impact, and more.
The list highlights young entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who are making a substantial impact in their respective areas. Each year, Forbes selects honorees based on their accomplishments, potential, and influence, celebrating the next generation of game-changers and trailblazers.
Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha got selected for the field entertainment and sports.
Forbes’ portrait about Wang Chuqin (men’s #1 in the world ranking):
Chinese table tennis player Wang Chuqin continued his winning streak at the 2023 World Table Tennis Championship Finals in Doha, Qatar, defeating compatriot Fan Zhendong and winning gold for men's singles. He also clinched the gold medal for men's singles during last year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, in an intense match where he also defeated Fan. Wang, the world's first-ranked player in men's table tennis, was the first male athlete to win four gold medals in table tennis at the Asian Games.
Forbes’ portrait about Sun Yingsha (women’s #1 in the world ranking):
Sun Yingsha is the world's top-ranked female table tennis player, a position she's trying to hold onto. In 2023, Sun took gold in women's singles at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and then clinched more gold in women's singles at the 2023 Women's World Table Tennis (WTT) match in Nagoya, Japan. In Doha, Qatar, in January, she also won the WTT women's singles gold medal. Originally from Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, Sun started to train at the age of 5 and began to play professionally at 10 for the Hebei provincial team.