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Li Ju and Wang Nan win Sydney 2000 women's doubles table tennis gold
Li Ju and Wang Nan won the women's doubles gold medal in table tennis at Sydney 2000 on 22 September 2000.
2000-09-22 · State Sports Centre, Australia
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The story
Li Ju and Wang Nan won the women's doubles gold medal in table tennis at Sydney 2000 on 22 September 2000. The title went to China, with the competition held at State Sports Centre, Australia.
How it unfolded
Sun Jin and Yang Ying (China) took silver; Kim Moo-Kyo and Ryu Ji-Hye (South Korea) took bronze.
The wider picture
The doubles competition paired two players from the same national delegation in a knockout draw. Partners had to alternate shots during rallies, so positioning and coordination were central to the contest. The Sydney edition used the 21-point game system of that period, before the international change to 11-point games. The doubles medals were independent of the singles titles awarded at the same Games.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Li Ju / Wang Nan | China |
| Silver | Sun Jin / Yang Ying | China |
| Bronze | Kim Moo-Kyo / Ryu Ji-Hye | South Korea |
Sources
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