China table tennis wonder boy shines on social media, viewed as future champion

A three-year-old toddler in China has taken the internet by storm with a viral video showcasing his impressive table tennis skills played on a home coffee table, demonstrating remarkable forehand and backhand techniques. Many have hailed him as a future Olympic champion, with some even dubbing him the “next Fan Zhendong”, referring to China’s two-time table tennis gold medallist from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The video, posted on October 4 by Douyin blogger Xiaowu Richang, who has over 200,000 followers, has generated widespread attention, amassing more than 3.3 million likes. In the video, the boy is seen enthusiastically playing table tennis with his family on the coffee table, excitedly exclaiming: “Backhand, well done, good, good, good!” Despite his young age, he displays remarkable confidence, effortlessly transitioning to a backhand stance while playing with impressive technique and intensity. The playful match culminates in a powerful forehand smash, after which he casually walks away.