Following China’s triumphant victory in the Mixed Doubles final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, an unexpected incident occurred involving Wang Chuqin’s equipment. In a post-match interview, Wang revealed that his racket was accidentally broken by a photographer after the final.
The incident drew significant attention, as fans expressed shock and frustration at the unprecedented situation. On social media, comments flooded in, with many sympathizing with Wang.
One fan commented, "Wow, that is crazy, so bad! I would be so angry with this. Of course, he has other rackets, but this was most likely the one he was most comfortable with." Another wrote, "Feel upset for WCQ, hope he still can play well in the next games throughout the end of the Olympic Games."
Despite the unexpected setback, Wang’s poised response reassured fans that he remains focused on the upcoming matches - tomorrow he will play against Truls Möregardh. The incident, however, remains a talking point in the table tennis world as the tournament continues.