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China's Sun Yingsha (R) and Chen Meng hold trophies after their women's singles final at the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar, January 13, 2024. /CFP

Chinese paddlers claimed five titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Doha, the first leg of the 2024 WTT Series which concluded in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

After winning the men's and women's doubles golds on Friday, the table tennis powerhouses secured all berths in the men's and women's singles and mixed doubles semifinals.

In Saturday's women's singles final, Sun Yingsha edged past Chen Meng 4-1 to stand on top of the podium. The men's singles title went to Wang Chuqin, who defeated Lin Shidong 4-2.

China's Wang Chuqin (R) greets Lin Shidong after their men's singles final at the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar, January 13, 2024. /CFP

Sun and Wang were also crowned the champions of mixed doubles following a 3-2 victory over Lin Shidong and Kuai Man.

"Winning the first tournament of the new year marks a good start. All three matches today were challenging, especially the mixed doubles final, and we still have much to improve," said Sun.

"I can feel that Lin and Kuai have made big progress recently. Both of them were in excellent form during the tournament. Luckily, Sun and I did not give up," added Wang.

China's Wang Chuqin(L)/Sun Yingsha (2nd L) and Lin Shidong/Kuai Man in action during their mixed doubles final at the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar, January 13, 2024. /CFP

WTT Star Contender Doha 2024

Dates: January 8-13, 2024

Arena: Lusail Sports Arena

Location: Doha, Qatar

Prize money: $250,000

Winners:

Women's singles: Sun Yingsha of China

Men's singles: Wang Chuqin of China

Women's doubles: Qian Tianyi and Chen Xingtong of China

Men's doubles: Liang Jingkun and Yuan Licen of China

Mixed doubles: Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha of China

(With input from Xinhua)

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