Song Nam Kim News

In one of the most politically charged showdowns of the Olympics, South Korea defeated North Korea in men's table tennis Saturday.

Ariel Hsing advanced to the third round of the women's singles table tennis competition at the 2012 Olympic Games July 29, but was eliminated from competition.

North Korean Kim Hyok-bong defeated South Korea`s Joo Sae-hyuk in the men`s singles table tennis on Monday at London`s ExCeL Arena.

Houston native Timothy Wang was in the stadium, awed by the spectacle. The lone member of the U.S. men's table tennis team, Wang marched in with the U.S. contingent behind fencer Mariel Zagunis , who had been given the honor of carrying Old Glory.

China's Yi Siling shoots during qualifiers for the women's 10-meter air rifle event, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London.