Following the thrilling 2024 edition, which saw China successfully defend its title with an impressive 8-1 victory over the Republic of South Korea, this year’s tournament promises another spectacular showcase of the format that has captivated audiences since its inception. With the Mixed Team event confirmed for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, this year’s competition takes on added significance as teams prepare for the format’s historic Olympic debut.
China arrive in Chengdu looking to make it three consecutive titles after their dominant performances in both 2023 and 2024. The hosts’ victory in 2024 was built on exceptional teamwork, with stars such as Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong delivering when it mattered most. Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun and Xu Yingbin lead the men’s team, while Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi and Kuai Man feature in the women’s team.
Japan has fielded a formidable squad with Tomokazu Harimoto and Miwa Harimoto, alongside Olympic medalists Hina Hayata and Mima Ito. The Japanese quartet of Shunsuke Togami, Sora Matsushima, Hiroto Shinozuka and Satsuki Odo complete a team capable of mounting a serious challenge to Chinese supremacy.
South Korea, second in 2024, returns with a strong contingent led by An Jaehyun, Jang Woojin, Oh Junsung and Park Ganghyeon on the men’s side, with rising star Shin Yubin on the women’s side, joined by Choi Hyojoo, Kim Nayeong and Lee Eunhye.
Chinese Taipei includes Lin Yun-ju, Kao Cheng-Jun, Lin Yen-chun and kuo guan-hong. In addition to Huang Yu-chiao, Li Yun-Jhun and Tsai Yun-en. Hong Kong China Bring quality depth with Wong to the ting, baldwin and choy, Kit paired with doo, ng wing, Su tsz tung and zhu chengzhu.
The Indian squad includes Manav Thakkar, Akash Pal, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Payas Jain on the men’s side, while Commonwealth Games champion Manika Batra leads the women’s team alongside Diya Chitale, Yashaswini Ghorpade and Swastika Ghosh.
France arrive with one of Europe’s most exciting squads, featuring brothers Alexis and Felix Lebrun alongside Simon Gauzy, with Charlotte Lutz, Prithika Pavade and Jia Nan Yuan in the women’s team.
Germany fields Benedikt Duda, Patrick Franziska and Dang Qiu, paired with Annett Kaufmann, Nina Mittelham and Sabine Winter.
Sweden has registered Mattias Falck, Anton Kallberg and Kristian Karlsson alongside Filippa Bergand, Linda Bergstrom and Christina Kallberg, ensuring strong Nordic representation.
Romania will fly the flag for Eastern Europe, with both Ionescu brothers Eduard and Ovidiu joining Iulian Chirita and Darius Movileanu, with European champion Bernadette Szocs leading the women’s challenge alongside Adina Diaconu, Andreea Dragoman and Elizabeta Samara.
Croatia’s squad consists of Tomislav Pucar, Andrej Gacina, Ivor Ban and Frane Kojic, combined with Hana Arapovic, Mateja Jeger, Ivana Malobabic and Lea Rakovac.
The United States will look to build momentum ahead of LA28, with Xiangjing Zhang, Jishan Liang, Sid Naresh and Ved Sheth on the men’s side, while Sally Moyland, Tashiya Piyadasa, Jessica Reyes Lai and Mandy Yu represent the women’s team as they gain valuable experience in the format that will grace the Olympic stage in Los Angeles.
Brazil returns to the competition with Felipe Arado, Hamilton Yamane and Lucas Romanski alongside Karina Shiray, Victoria Strassburger and Laura Watanabe.
Chile will make its debut at the Mixed Team World Cup, which will be an important milestone for South American table tennis. Nicolas Burgos, Gustavo Gomez and Alfonso Olave lead the men’s team, while Daniela Ortega, Valentina Rios and Paulina Vega represent the women.
Egypt’s African representation consists of Omar Assar, Youssef Abdelaziz, Badr Mostafa and Mohamed Elbeiali on the men’s side, with Marwa Alhodaby, Mariam Alhodaby, Farida Badawy and Hana Goda in the women’s ranks.
Australia completes the 24-team field with Hwan Bae, Finn luu and Nicholas Lum, joined by Yangzi Liu, Constantina Psihogis and Jimuwa Wu.
The encounters will feature the exciting combination of men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles, showcasing the strategic depth and inclusive nature of modern table tennis at its best. In addition to immediately winning points on the world rankings and the Guoliang-Sörling Trophy, this year’s competition serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming Olympic stage.
As the teams prepare for this year’s competition, the question remains: can anyone dethrone the mighty Chinese team, or will they continue their reign as Mixed Team World Cup champions? With 116 of the world’s best players confirmed, Chengdu 2025 promises to deliver unforgettable drama as the sport builds momentum towards its historic Olympic moment in Los Angeles.
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