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title: "Moldova defeats Chile in World Table Tennis opener"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/75392/moldova-defeats-chile-in-world-table-tennis-opener
published: 2026-04-29T16:26:42Z
language: en
author: "Alexandru Rusu"
section: "Sport"
source: radiomoldova.md
---

# Moldova defeats Chile in World Table Tennis opener

> The Moldovan national team secured a strong opening victory at the World Table Tennis Championships in London, defeating Chile 3-1. The win places the team in a favorable position early in the tournament.

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The Moldovan national team secured a strong opening victory at the World Table Tennis Championships in London, defeating Chile 3-1. The win places the team in a favorable position early in the tournament.

**Dominant performance by Ursu**

Vladislav Ursu was the standout performer of the match, securing two decisive wins. He defeated both Felipe Olivares and Gustavo Gomez with clean 3-0 scores, demonstrating significant technical control.

Andrei Puțuntică added to the team's success by narrowly defeating Gustavo Gomez 3-2 in a closely contested battle. However, Denis Țernă faced a tough challenge, losing 2-3 to Chile's Eusebio Vos.

**Upcoming matches in London**

The Moldovan side will return to the arena tonight to face Tahiti. The momentum is expected to continue into tomorrow’s high-stakes fixtures against the Polish national team.

The World Table Tennis Championships are currently taking place in London, United Kingdom, and are scheduled to conclude on May 10.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**