The venue for the World Team Table Tennis Championships which will kick off on Friday and last until October 9 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /CFP

Athletes from home and abroad attend a draw ceremony in Chengdu, China, September 28, 2022. /CFP

China's men's team are grouped with Team Slovenia, the U.S., Puerto Rico and Thailand. /CFP

China's women's team will compete against Team USA, Puerto Rico, Canada and Malaysia in the group stage. /CFP

Athletes practice in preparation for the event in Chengdu, China, September 28, 2022. /CFP

International teams register for the World Team Championships in Chengdu, China, September 28, 2022. /CFP

Athletes get prepared in the venue in Chengdu, September 28, 2022. /CFP

A canteen for the World Team Championships in Chengdu, China, September 28, 2022. /CFP