Table tennis at the 1994 Asian Games | |
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Venue | Asakita Ward Sports Center |
Dates | 5–14 October 1994 |
Table tennis was contested at the 1994 Asian Games in Asakita Ward Sports Center, Hiroshima, Japan from 5 October 1994 to 14 October 1994.
Table tennis had team, doubles and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition.
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | China (CHN) | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
2 | South Korea (KOR) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
3 | Japan (JPN) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
4 | Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hong Kong (HKG) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Totals (5 entries) | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26 |
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