Chinese table tennis stars win hearts in Hong Kong with coaching, showcase of skills
Lucky fans rubbed shoulders with table tennis champion Chen Meng and teamed up with shooting medallist Sheng Lihao for fun challenges
Some lucky Hong Kong fans received personal coaching from table tennis champion Chen Meng during a match against legend Ma Long and teamed up with shooting medallist Sheng Lihao for a badminton challenge as part of an event where mainland Chinese Olympians showcased their skills.
The team of visiting Olympic champions turned up to a full Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai on Saturday, where they put on a show in a variety of sports such as table tennis, badminton and gymnastics.
Their flawless moves, techniques and skills prompted frequent applause and cheering from fans who were eager to see the stars in person.
The table tennis medallists received the loudest applause and cheers. Ma, who has bagged six Olympic gold medals in his career, was the fan favourite.
The captain of the Chinese table tennis team took the stage with Hong Kong Olympian Wong Chun-ting to play in a five-point game, with the pair performing a lighthearted showcase of trick shots that thrilled the crowd.
A lucky spectator was invited to try a few shots with Ma. The woman, who said she never played table tennis, was given a step-by-step tutorial by women’s singles champion Chen.
