‘Most significant photo’ of the Paris Olympics

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Internet users have hailed a selfie featuring North Korean, South Korean and Chinese athletes as the “most significant” photo taken at the Paris Olympics. Netizens also dubbed the photo a reflection of cross-border unity and “true Olympic spirit”. The image was captured as China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha bagged the gold medal in table tennis mixed doubles after beating Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong from North Korea on July 30, 2024. South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin earned a third-place spot on the podium by beating Hong Kong’s squad.

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[jzeng]

This is the meaning of the Olympic Games! The Olympic Games should not involve too many political factors, nor should there be too much ideological interference!

[Kijlanazer]

We got united korea selfie before GTA 6

[hennessy]

They may be separated by the ruling govt but both the Teams are Korean by blood.

[samtat]

They are having selfie that meaning they are just athletes only which truly respect from each other 👍👏👏.
No politic or hate each other.

[babycat]

If only reunification between north and south Korea was that easy ❤

[shqip_sumejja]

This is so important to both sides, they are all still Koreans

[arewealone]

How nice, South Korea, North Korea, China.

[kaylee]

I dont see South nor North here, only Koreans

[K-dramaSpecialClips]

Sportsmanship, friendship & peace😊

[coolkid]

all medalist athlete required a selfie

[relaxbear]

True sportsmanship breaks all boundaries and unified.

[ambessashield]

Hopefully, Korea will unite one day. Sad seeing the same “tribe” divided by politics.

[dannyzhelmariegalido]

Im here after ive watched the news of north koreans athletes will be punished for taking selfie with other athletes 😢

[dushyanthasanjeewa]

It's really nice to see both teams in one picture 🎉❤..

[electromega]

Ping Pong diplomacy 2.0, Imagine the Chinese is making another peace deal.

[futurelover-ss]

😊 Nice to see both Korea together....🇮🇳🙂

[thSeigeArmy]

Peace in the Eastern Hemisphere
That is something to aspire to and keep in the interest for the now and the future

[dokinglife]

Thats sportsmanship that knows no borders no differences

[ayingst]

This is such a historical moment that I am so happy I was able to witness.

[speicaldark]

Politicians bicker, while ordinary people want world peace