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Upcoming Action This Week in Tokyo

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(by Steve Hopkins)

Mixed Doubles ended first and the Singles (Men’s and Women’s) titles were awarded a few days ago.  So far, the medal count is 2 Gold Medals for China, 1 Gold for Japan, all three Silvers for China, and Bronze Medals for Germany (Men’s Singles), Japan (Women’s Singles), and Taipei (Mixed Doubles).  Total Medals: 5 for China, 2 for Japan, 1 for German, and 1 for Taipei.  There are two events remaining in the Olympics (Men’s Teams and Women’s Teams), and then there will be a transfer over to the Paralympics which will begin on August 24th.

Fans can continue to find comprehensive streaming coverage through NBC at www.nbcolympics.com, and you can jump straight to our sport by going directly to www.nbcolympics.com/table-tennis.  This specialty stream can also be accessed through a number of devices and apps (Roku, Hulu+Live, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and others).

What’s scheduled soon for the NBC STREAM?

The US Men fell to Sweden in yesterday’s matches.

The US Women fell to Taipei in yesterday’s matches.

Other Team matches scheduled today (Monday in Tokyo) include Japan/Australia in Men’s Teams, and France/Singapore and Korea/Poland in Women’s Teams.

The Team Quarterfinals will be played later in the day in Tokyo.  Check the schedule by by going directly to www.nbcolympics.com/table-tennis.

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