Paris Olympics 2024 Table Tennis men's team: India vs China preview, prediction, and where to watch
India vs China, Round of 16 encounter, promises to be a steep challenge for the Indian men's table tennis team. Both sides will be up against each other on August 6 at the South Paris Arena 4 Table 1.
Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar make up the Indian team. Notably, it is the first time that India has qualified for the table tennis team event at the Summer Games.
The Indian trio will be up against a formidable team that has built a habit of winning. China has won the gold medal in each of the four previous editions since the table tennis team event was first introduced at the Olympic Games in 2008.
Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Wang Chuqin will be competing together for the Chinese men's team. Zhendong is coming fresh off his first individual Olympic gold medal triumph in the men's singles event in Paris.
On the other hand, neither of the two Indians competing in the men's singles event, Sharath or Harmeet, could make it past the round of 64.
India vs China Match Details
Match Details: India vs China, Men's Team Round of 16, Paris Olympics 2024
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 6, 1:30 PM IST
Venue: South Paris Arena 4 Table 1
India vs China Prediction
There is no doubt that the encounter between the two teams starts with China being the strong favorite to clinch the match. The Chinese team is a solid unit and will be riding high on confidence. For India, the individual performances of their star paddler, Sharath Kamal and Harmeet Desai, will be a cause for worry.
Thus, the Indian team will not be coming into the match with the same confidence as their opponents. It will take something really special from the Indian trio to cause any slight trouble to the Chinese, the chances of which are slim.
When and where to watch India vs China Round of 16 match
The Round of 16 encounter between India and China will be telecasted live on the Sports 18 channel in India. Live streaming of the match will be available on the Jio Cinema app. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST on August 6.