Olympic Table Tennis: Polcanova Dominates,Calderano Advances as Ni Xia Lian Inspires on Day 5
sofia Polcanova has blazed a trail into the quarter-finals of the Olympic table tennis tournament,securing her spot with a commanding 4-0 victory. The Round of 16 concluded on Day 5, setting the stage for further intense competition.
In a display of the Olympic spirit, 61-year-old Luxembourg veteran Ni Xia Lian competed in her sixth Olympic Games, facing World No. 1 Sun Yingsha. While the match concluded with a 4-0 win for Sun Yingsha, Ni Xia Lian’s participation was met with widespread admiration and standing ovations, highlighting the enduring appeal of sport.
Meanwhile, brazil’s Hugo Calderano defeated Alexis Lebrun of France 4-1. Calderano’s impressive footwork and adaptability have propelled him to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive Olympic appearance.
Defending champion Chen Meng navigated a challenging match against Britt Eerland, ultimately securing her advancement. india celebrated a historic moment as both Manika Batra and birthday celebrant sreeja Akula progressed to the next round.
