Olympics: When world's best meets world's only

Despite her straight-sets defeat by world No. 1 Sun Yingsha, 61-year-old table tennis veteran Ni Xia Lian has proven to be a beacon of resilience and inspiration for many.

Ni Xia Lian of Luxembourg is overcome with emotion after her women's singles round of 32 match against Sun Yingsha of China at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 31, 2024. (Credit: Xinhua)