Gold medalist Chen Meng (C) of China, silver medalist Sun Yingsha (L) of China and bronze medalist Japan's Ito Mima pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's singles of the table tennis competition at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2021. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
TOKYO, July 29 (Xinhua) -- China's world No. 1 Chen Meng overcame compatriot Sun Yingsha 4-2 to win the table tennis women's singles gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Thursday.
Both in their maiden Olympic appearance, Chen and Sun showcased their quality attack, before Chen emerged the winner 9-11, 11-6, 11-4, 5-11, 11-4 and 11-9.
It's another major title for Chen, following her success at the ITTF World Cup in November last year.
Earlier on Thursday, local favorite Mima Ito claimed the bronze medal after beating Yu Mengyu from Singapore 4-1. Enditem
