DUBAI, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese women's team won the gold medal in the 2015 Team Table Tennis World Cup, defeating the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 3-0 in the final on Sunday.
Zhu Yuling, Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning all won their games. Liu beat Ri Mi Gyong 3-2, while Zhu defeated Ri Myong Sun 3-2. Ding paired up with Liu to crush Ri Mi Gyong/Kim Hye Song 3-0.
"It was a tough match and our opponents played very well," said Ding.
Liu also said that DPR Korea was a tough opponent and she praised the city of Dubai for hosting a great World Cup.
With the victory, the Chinese women took home 50,000 dollars prize money while DPR Korea as the runner-up won 25,000 dollars.
Twelve women's teams and as many men's teams participated in the tournament.
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