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Photo Without Borders: Historic “Click” at the Olympics with Chinese, South Korean, and North Korean Athletes

Six athletes in mixed doubles table tennis embodied a part of the Olympic ideal

Newsroom July 31 01:21

After fierce battles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, China once again claimed the top spot in mixed doubles table tennis, prevailing over North Korea.

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DPRK mixed doubles table tennis team you will be in my heart forever pic.twitter.com/lVR8xSMY6B

— nathan (@ScharAznable) July 30, 2024

Despite the excellent relations between China and both South and North Korea, the presence of North Koreans on the podium added significant weight, especially with the stance taken by the two athletes from the country.

An admirable moment of sportsmanship, friendship, and peace!

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