For those wondering, ZCZ, who was the VIP player of the team in WTTC 2022 and 2024, was diagnosed with a heart problem after returning from SGP GS 2026, which has not been reported by news in native language.
團體世錦賽：黃鎮廷杜凱琹領銜月底出戰
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香港乒乓代表杜凱琹表示︰「荷蘭剛在歐錦賽拿第三，而且有一位很強的削球手，這也是女子隊一直要突破的一種打法。現亦已邀請內地的集訓隊與我們訓練，希望在最後兩星期衝刺，有好的訓練，之後有好的發揮。」
杜凱琹將帶領上屆替補的吳詠琳、李凱敏及江芷林，還有17歲的蘇籽童。這位小將在香港出生，小時候在遼寧接受乒乓訓練，四年前回港。
香港乒乓代表蘇籽童說︰「今次是第一次參加(世錦賽)，所以都有些緊張，但我盡力去打好每一場波，拼每一場球。」
Hong Kong table tennis representative
Doo Hoi Kem said, "The Netherlands just finished third in the European Championships, and they have a very strong defensive player, which is a style of play that the women's team has been trying to overcome. We've also invited the mainland training team to train with us, hoping to make a final push in the last two weeks, have good training, and then perform well."
Doo Hoi Kem will lead a team comprised of last year's substitutes Ng Wing Lam, Lee Hoi Man, and Kong Tsz Lam, along with 17-year-old Su Tsz Tung. This young player was born in Hong Kong, received table tennis training in Liaoning as a child, and returned to Hong Kong four years ago.
Hong Kong table tennis representative
Su Tsz Tung said: "This is my first time participating in the World Championships, so I'm a little nervous, but I will try my best to play well in every match and fight hard in every game.")
男子港隊與尼日利亞、南非及沙特同組，黃鎮廷帶領林兆恒、姚鈞濤及關文皓，及男雙世二拍檔陳灝樺出戰。
香港乒乓代表黃鎮廷稱︰「有一定的挑戰性，但我相信發揮得好，小組出線應無問題，有些壓力對我們也是好事。」
香港乒乓代表陳灝樺指出︰「上屆自己在關鍵場次，領先下倒輸，印象很深刻，導致球隊落敗，自己當時很內疚、遺憾，今次很想在世錦賽，可以幫球隊作出一番貢獻。」
(The Hong Kong men's team is grouped with Nigeria, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Wong Chun Ting leads Lam Siu Hang, Yiu Kwan To and Kwan Man Ho, along with men's doubles world number two partner Chan Ho Wah.
Hong Kong table tennis representative
Wong Chun Ting said, "It's quite challenging, but I believe that if we play well, advancing from the group stage shouldn't be a problem. Some pressure is also a good thing for us.")
Hong Kong table tennis representative
Chan Ho Wah pointed out: "I have a deep impression of losing a crucial match last time, which led to the team's defeat. I felt very guilty and regretful at the time. This time, I really want to make a contribution to the team at the World Championships.")
Hong Kong debutants facing tough test at World Team Table Tennis Championship
https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kon...ugh-test-world-team-table-tennis-championship
“I will give my all in every match, but I am also approaching the championship with a learning mindset,” the 17-year-old Su Tsz-tung said. “I’ve played against some really good players on the World Table Tennis Tour. I’ll do my best against them.
“This World Championships came sooner than I thought, but I am really happy, and cherish the opportunity.”
Born in Hong Kong to Liaoning parents, Su grew up in northeastern China before returning to the city aged 13. She said she had been “picking up the pace” since starting to play in senior tournaments last year.
“I was born in Hong Kong, so I want to fight for glories with our team,” she said.
Ng was an unused reserve at the 2024 edition in Busan, but said this time expected to play and felt “more responsibility” in her senior role.
“I know I need to stay positive [in front of my teammates] even in difficult times,” the 22-year-old said. “It’s quite a challenging group for us. Dutch veteran Li Jie is a chopper, but we have been preparing specifically for that.”
Hong Kong will be without key player Zhu Chengzhu who helped the city win a bronze medal two years ago, but was diagnosed with a heart problem after returning from the Singapore Smash in February, according to a source who spoke to the South China Morning Post.
The city’s men, meanwhile, have been placed in the same group as Nigeria, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, which head coach Li Ching called “a better draw”.
Veteran Wong Chun-ting will lead a team that includes Baldwin Chan Ho-wah, Lam Siu-hang, Yiu Kwan-to and Kwan Man-ho.
Chan has some unfinished business with the championships after losing a two-game lead against Austria’s Robert Gardos in the pair’s battle to make the round of 16 in the men’s singles.
“It left a lasting impression, and I don’t want to let my teammate and coaches down again,” the 24-year-old said. “The most important would be for me to play to my ability.
“I need to up my game. I need to perform better in key moments and when my opponents try to erase my huge lead. I hope we can reach the quarter-finals at least.”
Mati wary of Hong Kong ahead World Table Tennis Champs
https://punchng.com/mati-wary-of-hong-kong-ahead-world-table-tennis-champs/
When asked to assess Nigeria’s group opponents, the France-based Mati expressed confidence but remained wary of the threat posed by Hong Kong.
“Earlier this year, I saw the group fixtures and I’m really confident about our chances,” the Le Havre-based player told Flashscore.
“Hong Kong are a very good side, as well as Saudi Arabia and South Africa. I think Hong Kong will be the most difficult team in the group, but they are beatable.
“I’ve played against a few players from Hong Kong and recorded good victories. With Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, and youngster Matthew Kuti in our team, the confidence is high.”
On Nigeria’s prospects at the championships and his personal ambitions, the All-Africa Games multiple medallist added,
“We’re not making predictions yet, but we are confident and highly motivated to perform well.
“As a team, I believe we can go as far as anyone can imagine—anything is possible. Individually, I always push myself in every tournament I play.
“For the upcoming World Team Championships, I’m focused on staying positive and giving my best.
“Even though it’s a team event, there are individual ranking points at stake depending on how many matches each player wins. That added motivation pushes everyone to perform at their highest level.”
新賽制增出線難度 港乒力爭小組首名
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【Now Sports】本月28日至5月10日在倫敦舉行的2026世界乒乓球團體錦標賽有新賽制，港隊總教練李靜認為增加出線難度，同時減少可犯錯空間，他希望男女子隊都能以老帶新爭取好成績，但黃鎮廷盼年輕球員能「以新帶老」突圍。
有別於昔日的小組首兩名出線，今屆賽制分為8支種子隊先於A組爭逐種子排名，8隊都必入32強，其餘隊伍分成14組比賽，首名獲出線資格，餘下6支成績最好的小組次名亦可晉級，剩下隊伍將競逐最後4個席位，以躋身32強。
對於這個新賽制，李靜認為對於14組隊伍出線增加困難：「新賽制令球隊必須爭取首名出線，即幾乎沒有犯錯空間。至於比賽多了，賽會收入多了，亦增加變數，因為即使早前贏過的對手，再鬥也不代表可以再勝。」男子港隊列於第14組，與尼日利亞、沙特阿拉伯及南非同組，女子則與荷蘭、中國澳門及墨西哥同列第5組。
港男隊派出黃鎮廷、陳顥樺、林兆恒、姚鈞濤及關文皓出戰，女隊將由杜凱琹、吳詠琳、蘇籽童、江芷林及李凱敏掛帥。李靜表示希望以老帶新作戰，但「老大哥」黃鎮廷認為陳顥樺與姚鈞濤都年輕而且可繼續進步，重心便能轉到他們身上，並為將來的港隊打下基礎，所以可能是以新帶老。陳顥樺今晚飛往捷克比賽，然後留在當地訓練至世錦賽時才到倫敦歸隊。
對於新制下必要爭取首名出線才能不出亂子，阿廷說：「小組首名可直接出線，但次名要與其他組別比較，也有機會要打附加賽，我們這小組是可以接受的，最好不要犯錯，一場一場去打好，出線後再部署。」阿廷認為尼日利亞有名將並不易應付，沙特實力亦相當，而南非就較少遇上，這一組要小心應付。
至於負起領導女隊出戰的杜凱琹，剛於周一凌晨3時始從山西回港，早上已投入訓練，她透露世錦賽抽籤後乒隊於個多月前已開始部署訓練，女隊也邀請上海隊陪練，對於女隊為上屆季軍，今屆是否有壓力，阿杜說：「我們隊伍優點是團結，有衝勁和互相支持，所以特別喜歡團體賽，而現在比賽也多，球員經歷比賽後可加速成長，不再患得患失，我也未感到有壓力。」對於同組的荷蘭，阿杜表示不能忽視，因為她們是歐洲賽季軍，而且陣內有華人球手。
([Now Sports] The 2026 World Table Tennis Team Championships, held in London from April 28th to May 10th, features a new format. Hong Kong team head coach Li Ching believes this increases the difficulty of qualifying and reduces the margin for error. He hopes both the men's and women's teams can leverage experienced players to mentor younger ones and achieve good results. However, Wong Chun Ting hopes that younger players can lead the veterans to victory.
Unlike the previous format where only the top two teams from each group qualified, this year's format divides the teams into 8 seeded groups. All 8 teams are guaranteed a spot in the round of 32. The remaining teams are divided into 14 groups, with the top team from each group qualifying. The 6 best second-placed teams from each group also advance. The remaining teams will compete for the final 4 spots in the round of 32.
Regarding the new format, Li Ching believes it will make it more difficult for the 14 teams to advance: "The new format forces teams to fight for first place, meaning there's almost no room for error. More matches and higher tournament revenue also increase the unpredictability, because even a previously beaten opponent doesn't guarantee a repeat victory." The Hong Kong men's team is in Group 14, alongside Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, while the women's team is in Group 5, with the Netherlands, Macau, and Mexico.
The Hong Kong men's team will field Wong Chun Ting, Chan Ho Wah, Lam Siu Hang, Yiu Kwan To, and Kwan Man Ho, while the women's team will be led by Doo Hoi Kem, Ng Wing Lam, Su Tzu Tung, Kong Tsz Lam, and Lee Hoi Man. Li Ching expressed his hope for a combination of experienced and younger players, but veteran Wong Chun Ting believes that Chan Ho Wah and Yiu Kwan To are young and have potential for further improvement, allowing the focus to shift to them and lay a foundation for the future of the Hong Kong team. Therefore, a younger team leading the older ones is more likely.
Chan Ho Wah will fly to the Czech Republic tonight for the competition and then stay there to train until the World Championships before rejoining the team in London.
Regarding the need to secure first place in the group to avoid trouble under the new format,
Ah Ting said, "The top team in the group advances automatically, but the second-placed team has to compete against teams from other groups and may have to play in playoffs. Our group is acceptable. It's best to avoid mistakes, take it one match at a time, and then strategize after we qualify." Ah Ting believes Nigeria has star players who will be difficult to deal with, Saudi Arabia is also a formidable opponent, while South Africa is a team we've encountered less often. He added that this group requires careful consideration.
As for Doo Hoi Kem, who is leading the women's team, she just returned to Hong Kong from Shanxi at 3 a.m. on Monday and started training this morning.
She revealed that the table tennis team had started planning training more than a month ago after the draw for the World Championships, and the women's team also invited the Shanghai team to practice with them. Regarding whether there is any pressure for the women's team, which was the bronze medalist in the last World Championships,
Doo said: "Our team's strength is unity, drive and mutual support, so we especially like team competitions. There are also more competitions now, and players can grow faster after experiencing competitions and no longer worry about winning or losing. I don't feel any pressure." Regarding the Netherlands in the same group, Doo said that they cannot be ignored because they are the bronze medalists in the European Championships and have Chinese players in their team.)
