Kunshan, China – November
From October 23 to 25, the DKU Table Tennis Varsity Team competed in the 2026 National College Table Tennis Championships in Shangrao, Jiangxi, China. The tournament brought together 16 university teams from across the country, providing an opportunity for student-athletes to challenge themselves against a diverse field of competitors.
DKU Table Tennis Team at the National Collegiate Table Tennis Championships
During the group stage, DKU faced Zhejiang University, Wuhan Sports University, and China University of Geosciences. Against these challenging opponents, the team secured several match victories. In the match against China University of Geosciences, the men’s doubles pair of Huayang Wang and Chunyun Wang delivered a strong performance, winning 2–0. Against Wuhan Sports University, the women’s doubles pair of Aicheng Shen and Leni Zhang fought back from a difficult position to secure a victory. Huayang Wang also contributed an individual win in men’s singles, defeating his opponent 2–0.
DKU Table Tennis Team During a Match
In the opening placement match against Chongqing University, Aicheng Shen and Leni Zhang won women’s doubles 2–1. Against Wenzhou Business College, Shuiyi Qiu won women’s singles and Chunyun Wang secured a men’s singles victory, while Xinru Jiang narrowly lost 1–2 in women’s singles. In mixed doubles, Xiaoyu Zhang and Huayang Wang rallied from 1–10 to win six consecutive points, showcasing their determination. Against Hunan Normal University, the team narrowly lost 3–4, but Aicheng Shenand Leni Zhang in women’s doubles, along with Chunyun Wang andQiyuan Gao in men’s doubles, secured victories.
DKU Table Tennis Player in Action
昆山杜克大学体育部 supported players in competing with university teams across China in the 2026NCTTC. Through high-level national competition, players sharpened their skills, strengthened their resilience, and gained valuable experience for future growth.
DKU Table Tennis Players Competing in Mixed Doubles
准备好迎接自己的挑战了吗？
