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Ex-head coach of China table-tennis team apologises after no-show of top players at ITTF event

The former head coach of China's all-conquering table tennis team has denied knowing three top Chinese players would stage a no-show at a major tournament in protest at his removal.

China faces ITTF sanction after top players quit table tennis tournament

ITTF threatened to slap sanctions on China's national team after three top players quit a tournament in apparent protest at their head coach's removal.

China's table tennis in chaos as top players quit event to protest against removal of head coach

Chinese sports authorities have ordered a probe into the decision by two coaches and three top table tennis stars to quit an international tournament in apparent protest at their head coach's removal.