Sun Yingsha

<p>Born in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, on November 4, 2000, Sun Yingsha began playing table tennis at age five and joined the Chinese national second team by 2015. She exploded onto the senior international scene at the 2017 ITTF World Tour Japan Open, winning both women’s singles and doubles titles as an unranked 16-year-old qualifier in a sensational debut.</p><p>With her aggressive, modern attacking game characterized by venomous forehand loops, seamless backhand counters, and exceptional footwork, Sun rose rapidly to the pinnacle of world table tennis. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, she captured gold in the women’s team event and silver in singles. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she secured double gold in the mixed doubles (partnering Wang Chuqin) and women’s team event, alongside another Olympic singles silver.</p><p>As a multiple-time World Table Tennis Champion in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, and winner of consecutive WTT Finals titles, Sun Yingsha has maintained an iron grip on the ITTF World No. 1 ranking. Beloved by fans worldwide for her cheerful demeanor, humility, and fierce competitive spirit, she represents the pinnacle of modern athletic excellence.</p>