The world of table tennis was abuzz with excitement as Korean duos staged a remarkable comeback at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Chennai 2026. In a display of dominance, the pairings of Lim Jong-hoon & Oh Jun-seong (Korea Exchange) and Kim Na-young & Yoo Han-na (POSCO International) secured their places in the finals, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

The ‘fantastic four’ of Korean table tennis showcased their prowess as both men’s and women’s doubles teams stormed into the finals. The duo of Lim Jong-hoon and Oh Jun-seong, often referred to as the ‘fantasy combination,’ made light work of India’s Hamit Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, winning 3-0 (11-2, 11-3, 12-10) in the semifinals. Their march to the finals was nothing short of spectacular, having already won two gold medals together in the WTT Star Contender Muscat and Skopje competitions last year.

Their game was a testament to their skill, precision, and synchronization. With games 1 and 2 comfortably in the bag, the duo secured their place in the finals by winning the deuce in the third game, leaving India’s challenge far behind.

In the women’s doubles, the world’s 4th-ranked pair, Kim Na-young and Yoo Han-na, made a strong statement against India’s Hardy Patel and Rakshita Naaraan, winning 3-0 (11-4, 11-4, 11-6) in the semifinals. Their presence in the finals came as no surprise, given their impressive track record of three gold medals last year in the WTT Series Star Contender Taiyuan, Lagos, and Skopje competitions.

Their path to the final was smooth, and they will now face Japan’s Yokoi Sakura and Aoki Sachi for the championship.

In the men’s and women’s singles, Korea’s Oh Jun-seong, Park Kang-hyeon, Kim Na-young, Joo Cheon-hee, and Lee Eun-hye all advanced to the round of 16, adding more pride and anticipation to the Korean contingent.

With these remarkable performances, Korean table tennis continues to make waves in the world stage. The journeys of these duos serve as a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the collaborative spirit in the Korean table tennis community. As we look forward to the finals, one thing is certain: these Cinderella runs have added a touch of magic to the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026.

Who are the Korean duos who made it to the finals?

Lim Jong-hoon & Oh Jun-seong (Men’s Doubles) and Kim Na-young & Yoo Han-na (Women’s Doubles).

Which teams will they compete against in the finals?

Lim Jong-hoon & Oh Jun-seong will face France’s Thibaut Faure and Fleivien Coton, while Kim Na-young & Yoo Han-na will face Japan’s Yokoi Sakura and Aoki Sachi.