Paris Olympic Games 2024

[NextLevel]

that guy in PRK's pair has a beautiful monster FH

It's a doubles forehand, but in singles, you still gotta play the next ball.

 

[turbozed]

HK now on a 19-5 point run. Looks like they've figured something out as the the NK team is either whiffing on balls or sending them long.

 

[d3nium]

HK have worked this pair out now. NK need to switch it up.

 

[NextLevel]

Even with his powerful forehand, he is showing that he has major timing limitations against spin variation, especially heavy spin.

 

[backspacer]

Targeting Kim's forehand seems to work. She doesn't have the power, Ri moves to the middle to cover both wings and can't get his forehand in. He tries to pivot now in the fourth game.

 

[d3nium]

China will throw a fit if HK isn't called that. But they will be enraged if a broadcaster says Taiwan instead of "Chinese Taipei"

China running things now then? This is the Olympics ffs. I can understand WTT China shills doing their bidding, however the Olympics should be above that rubbish.

Anyway sorry for bringing up politics, I'll now stick to table tennis 🤣

 

[NextLevel]

Amazing point! 2-1, 5-1...

 

[backspacer]

Must be a nightmare when you are in the middle of a rally, Kim blocks with her pips and the ball just dies and you have to move in.

 

[d3nium]

I can't deal with this female commentator, I've had to mute it.

 

[longle]

It's a doubles forehand, but in singles, you still gotta play the next ball.

yeah I'm just amazed of the form and the power of that FH

 

[turbozed]

Sik's fast FH counters are some of the best I've ever seen. Amazing BH flick too. BH away from the table seems to be his obvious weak spot.

 

[d3nium]

Sik's fast FH counters are some of the best I've ever seen. Amazing BH flick too. BH away from the table seems to be his obvious weak spot.

His forehand is beautiful & deadly

 

[sky500]

Anyone know the equipment of the north korean players?

 

[Shifu]

Sidenote: so far absolutely no commentary on Discovery+. I guess I won't get Adam.

I like it better without commentary

 

[NextLevel]

Anyone know the equipment of the north korean players?

It looked obviously like a DHS blade of some sort and a blue sponged rubber of some sort as well, likely DHS. And a red sponged rubber of some sort on backhand, likely Butterfly.

 

[turbozed]

Amazing 5 point run for the Hongkies to force a game 7!

High drama here with the crowd urging the HK team along

 

[Peter93]

Anyone know the equipment of the north korean players?

Kim Kum Yong: Viscaria/Tenergy (05?)/Curl P1V (1.0mm?)
Ri Jong Sik: W968/Hurricane 3/Hurricane 3(?)

 

[turbozed]

Anyone know the equipment of the north korean players?

Juche 3 National on the FH
Kimergy 05 on the BH

I dunno lol

 

[sky500]

Juche 3 National on the FH
Kimergy 05 on the BH

I dunno lol

New Tabletennis meta set by north korea lol

 

[turbozed]

Feels like team China will be able to exploit the weaknesses that HK team found in the NK team. Still will be compelling finals but the air of invincibility is gone now.