Table Tennis
Quadri Aruna looking to recapture Düsseldorf magic in Weihai
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Friday, 23 October 2020 15:54
The prestige of the Men’s World Cup A young man looking to break through on the international stage, an exciting opportunity arrived in 2009 when Quadri Aruna, aged 21 at the time, sealed qualification to his first ITTF Men’s World Cup in the Russian capital of Moscow. Finishing in the runner up spot in the Intercontinental Cup, Quadri was pleased…
#OnThisDay: Liu Shiwen wins record fifth Women’s World Cup
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 00:56
It was a day for the history books in Chengdu as Liu Shiwen set an all-time record of five Women’s World Cup titles after winning a pulsating final against fellow Chinese superstar Zhu Yuling. Seeded no.2, she came into the final after ending the amazing run of Breakthrough Star of Year, Lily Zhang from the United States, in the semi-finals…
Recovery and tying the knot, Sofia Polcanova to end year on a positive note?
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Monday, 19 October 2020 15:50
Road to recovery and an unforgettable day Lockdown for some players proved frustrating – in many ways the time spent at home proved a positive experience for Sofia Polcanova as she channelled her focus into recovery. Undergoing surgery on her hip a few months into the global lockdown restrictions, Sofia’s extended spell away from the table came at a rather…
Atanda Musa, Toriola, Oshonaike make list of Nigeria’s sports icons
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Sunday, 18 October 2020 07:41
Atanda Musa, now 60 year old, is one player from Nigeria that brought flair to the sport. Musa’s backhand play, and the loop associated with it remains his pièce de résistance and the 10-time African Singles champion, who currently lives in United States, has been recognised for his immense contribution to the sport in his native country Nigeria. The icons…
Top five Men’s World Cup finals
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Sunday, 18 October 2020 04:28
Kuala Lumpur, 1981: Klampar defies China In a classic tournament from the 1980s, two men in fine form en route to the title decider met in the final, China’s Xie Saike and Hungary’s Tibor Klampar. It was Xie who struck first – and second – to establish what looked like a decisive two game lead. However, Klampar had other ideas.…
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Friday, 16 October 2020 09:01
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Friday, 16 October 2020 03:11
Sinopec Lubricant Company announced Major Sponsor of 2020 ITTF Men’s World Cup
Thursday, 15 October 2020 03:57
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Wednesday, 14 October 2020 19:01
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Tuesday, 13 October 2020 04:00
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Sara Sutcliffe, Table Tennis England Chief Executive, awarded MBE
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#ImpressThePlayers – WTT launches new fan competition!
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