China wins 11th straight men's title at ITTF worlds
China cruised past France 3-0 to claim its 11th consecutive men's title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals on Sunday. It was also a record-extending 23rd time that China has lifted the Swaythling Cup in history. Facing off against France, who made the final for the first time since 1997, the trio of Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin and Ma Long helped China stretch its title-winning streak in the tournament in Busan, South Korea. "This title is a huge recognition for us, and will boost our confidence in our preparations for the Paris Olympic Games," said Wang Hao, head coach of China's men's team. South Korea and Chinese Taipei rounded out the podium. On Saturday, China claimed the women's team world title for the sixth straight and a record-extending 23rd time after surviving a full-set thriller to get the better of Japan. (Xinhua)