North Korea has secured its first Olympic medal in eight years after the nation's enigmatic mixed doubles team defeated Hong Kong, advancing to the finals for a showdown with the formidable China. View this story and more Olympics coverage here.
Olympic table tennis recap, July 28: North Korea reaches mixed doubles final to challenge China
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Kim Kum Yong and Ri Jong Sik of Team Democratic People’s Republic of Korea react during a Mixed Doubles Semifinal match on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France.
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