61-year-old Chinese-Luxembourg table tennis player Ni Xialian loses to Mima Ito in WTT China Smash Beijing, her first competition since the 2008 Olympics.

Ni Xialian, a 61-year-old table tennis player from China representing Luxembourg, moved fans at the WTT China Smash in Beijing despite losing to Japan's Mima Ito in the women's singles second round. It marked Ni's first competition in Beijing since the 2008 Olympics, where she voiced gratitude to her supporters and admired the city's growth during China's 75th anniversary. Her resilience and positive spirit inspired many, including younger players.

October 05, 2024
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