The 15 Most Intense Faces at the World Table Tennis Championships

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By Andrea Romano2014-05-01 17:32:08 UTC

It's written on their faces: the moment of truth. These ping-pong athletes will soon know either eternal glory or gruesome defeat.

As the World Team Table Tennis Championships move into the final rounds on May 5 in Tokyo, Japan, ping-pong warriors across the globe continue their intense battles with those little white bouncing balls.

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With paddles at the ready, nothing can break these would-be champions' concentration. You'll have to hold your breath just looking at their fierce faces.

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