North Korea wins table tennis

At the Paris Olympics, South Korea achieved a notable success by winning bronze medals in both table tennis and judo, extending their medal streak to four days. The mixed doubles table tennis team of Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin secured South Korea's first table tennis medal in 12 years by defeating Hong Kong's Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem. Meanwhile, North Korea claimed its first Olympic medal in eight years, earning silver in mixed doubles after a hard-fought match against China's Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, who took gold. This victory marks a significant comeback for North Korea, which missed the Tokyo Games due to COVID-19 concerns. South Korea currently ranks fifth in the overall medal tally with five golds, three silvers, and three bronzes. The competition in table tennis showcases the dominance of China, which has historically excelled in the sport, winning 32 out of 37 available golds since its Olympic introduction.