Chinese paddlers reach semis of men's and women's team events at Asiad

HANGZHOU, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Both the Chinese men's and women's table tennis teams advanced to the semifinals, defeating Singapore and Vietnam, in the quarterfinals at the Asian Games here on Sunday.

Facing world No. 116 Pang Yew En Koen, world No. 1 Fan Zhendong secured China's lead with an 11-9, 11-6, 11-4 victory. Wang Chuqin continued the momentum, overcoming Quek Yong 11-6, 11-8, 11-5 in the second match.