2000 World Team Table Tennis Championships – Men's team
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The 2000 World Table Tennis Championships – men's team (Swaythling Cup) was the 45th edition of the men's team championship.[1][2]
| 2000 men's team (Swaythling Cup) | |
|---|---|
Sweden won the gold medal[3] defeating China 3–2 in the final. Japan and Italy won bronze medals.[4][5][6]
Medalists
Final stage knockout phase
Quarter finals
| Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Germany | 3–0 |
| China | South Korea | 3–0 |
| Italy | Netherlands | 3–1 |
| Japan | Chinese Taipei | 3–2 |
Semifinals
| Team One | Team Two | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Italy | 3–1 |
| China | Japan | 3–0 |
Final
 Sweden 3 |
 China 2 |
Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldner | bt | Liu Guoliang | 19–21 21–7 23–21 |
| Persson | bt | Kong Linghui | 21–17 21–19 |
| Karlsson | lost to | Liu Guozheng | 6–21 16–21 |
| Waldner | lost to | Kong Linghui | 9–21 17–21 |
| Persson | bt | Liu Guoliang | 18–21 21–17 21–18 |