Four Chinese male paddlers picked for 2011 World Championships

Source:Global Times Published: 2011-3-8 8:24:00

Four Chinese male paddlers were listed into 2011 Rotterdam WTTC on Monday after the second round of final trials held from Mar. 5 to 7 in Zhucheng, Shandong province.

They are Zhang Jike, Wanghao, Hao Shuai and Ma Long.

According to the new rules issued by International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), China has seven singles berths for men and women respectively, together with three doubles and two mixed doubles in the coming Rotterdam world championships.

"The other players to the worlds will be decided later," said head coach Liu Guoliang.

A selective tournament had been held for the qualification of 2011 World Championships in January. And the top four players would qualify automatically.

In the women's team, Ding Ning and Guo Yan have qualified for the championships, and the last two members will be unveiled here on March 10.



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