U.S. Women's Table Tennis Team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

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The U.S. women's table tennis team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris gained attention after an interaction with NBA star Steph Curry. Despite being underdogs, they hope to bring longer-term attention and resources to the sport.

Key Points

  • Interaction with NBA star Steph Curry brought viral attention
  • Struggle against dominant countries due to lack of professional support
  • Increased interest and awareness for table tennis in the U.S.

Pros

  • Gained attention and spotlight for the U.S. table tennis team
  • Potential increase in interest and resources for the sport

Cons

  • Perennial underdog that has never won an Olympic medal
  • Limited professional infrastructure and resources compared to dominant countries like China