The Chinese team triumphed 3-0 over a determined Japanese squad, securing their fifth gold medal from five events at the Games. The first match, a doubles contest between China's Chen Meng and Wang Manyu and Japan's Hina Hinata and Miwa Harimoto, was closely contested. The Chinese duo narrowly won 12-10 in the decisive fifth game.

Individual silver medalist Sun Yingsha faced a tough challenge from Japan's Miu Hirano but emerged victorious with a 3-0 win. Wang Manyu then sealed the victory, defeating Harimoto 3-1, adding another illustrious chapter to China's table tennis legacy.

Meanwhile, South Korea's Jeoh Jihee and Shin Yubin clinched the first point in their tightly-contested doubles match, winning 3-2. Although Germany’s Yuan Wan and Xiaona Shan came back from a two-game deficit to level the score, they couldn't overcome South Korea in the crucial fifth game.

This initial point set the pace for the rest of the match. South Korea’s Lee Eunhye and Jeon Jihee then each won their singles matches smoothly, without dropping a game.

"It was a long competition, but I’m glad I did my best," Shin said after the victory. "Competing in such a major event and playing in so many important matches, especially the team event, has been an invaluable experience for me."

South Korea’s bronze medal in the women’s team event ends a 16-year wait for an Olympic medal, the last being in 2008. Germany's loss in the bronze medal match is a painful repeat for the team, who also fell short in the bronze medal final in Tokyo.

Eighteen-year-old Annett Kaufmann of Team Germany finished the tournament without a medal but made a significant impact. Ranked No. 100 in the world, Kaufmann defeated notable opponents such as the world No. 25 Manika Batra and No. 12 Miwa Harimoto decisively in team matches.

“Right now, it's pretty hard to focus on the positive things, but I can be really proud of myself," Kaufmann said. "I won against players who were, maybe six months ago, so much better than me. It just shows me that the hard work pays off.”