61-Year-Old Ni Xia Lian Captivates at Paris Olympics

Luxembourg's table tennis veteran wins hearts despite defeat to world No. 1 Sun Yingsha

Ni Xia Lian, 61, became the oldest table tennis player to win a match at the Olympics before losing to China's top seed Sun Yingsha.
Her spirited performance and joyful demeanor earned widespread admiration, particularly on Chinese social media.
Ni's participation marks her sixth Olympic appearance and she served as Luxembourg's flag bearer in the opening ceremony.
She assisted Sun Yingsha in training for the mixed doubles final, contributing to China's gold medal victory.
Ni's legacy inspires both younger athletes and former teammates to pursue their own Olympic dreams.