Table Tennis
Frenchmen progress but not the expected Frenchmen
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 16:09
A direct entry to the main draw, after accounting for Russia’s Kirill Fadeev (11-7, 8-11, 11-5, 11-4, 11-7), Lilian Bardet, the no.6 seed, experienced defeat at the hands of Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka (8-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-4, 11-9). Similarly, not required to qualify, after overcoming Damir Akhmetsafin, like Kirill Fadeev from Russia (11-4, 11-6, 10-12, 11-5, 11-9), Dorian Zheng, the no.7…
Impressive performance, Egypt secures three titles in style
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 18:10
Mariam Alhodaby, Marwa Alhodaby and Hend Fathy combined to secure the under 21 women’s team title, at the final hurdle they overcame Algeria’s Sannah Lagsir, Hiba Feredj and Loubna Djedjik. Impressive from the Egyptian trio, it was almost as imposing from Tunisia’s Fadwa Garci, Samar Hichri and Maram Zoghlami. They secured a 3-1 victory against South Africa’s Musfiquh Kalam, Simeen…
Welcome back, emphatic return for Nigeria
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 18:34
Most impressively, Azeez Solanke, Taiwo Mati and Emmanuel Augustine combined to win the under 21 men’s team title; a 3-0 win being recorded in opposition to Tunisia’s Youssef Ben Attia, Aboubaker Bourass and Louay Hamrouni. Similarly in the contest for third place, Egypt’s Mahmoud Helmy, Ahmed Elborhamy and Marwan Abdelwahab overcame Algeria’s Azzeddine Lazazi, Abdelbasset Chaichi and Meziane Belabbas by…
Invitation extended to European Women’s Coaches Seminar
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Table Tennis
Wednesday, 10 April 2019 10:11
Supported by ITTF High Performance and Development and organized under the direction of Neven Cegnar, the Development Manager for the European Table Tennis Union, an extensive itinerary is planned. Overall five sessions are planned, the first on Thursday 6th June from 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm, followed on Friday 7th June with a morning session from 9.00 am to 12.30…
Thirst for knowledge, seminar proves successful initiative
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 10:25
Named “Coach of the Year” at the 2018 ITTF Star Awards in Incheon, Korea Republic, Massimo Costantini spoke extensively on various topics ranging from optimization and attitude to mentorship and discipline; all keys to success in table tennis. Also present to bid welcome was Mawuko Afadzinu, the President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, as well as Ramzi Mabrouk, ITTF…
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 17:33
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 20:29
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 20:35
Fine start to year, Lev Katsman and Samuel Kulczycki head Metz list
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 21:30
Born a century ago, the man who set the standard
Wednesday, 10 April 2019 08:31
Standing out from the crowd: Joseph Amissah
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 11:06
Second seeds succeed, surprise winners in Amman
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 11:11
Gold and silver, medals for host nation
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 11:31
Leading names prominent but surprises accrue
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 11:32
Top 16 finish last time out, will Lubomir Pistej defy the odds again?
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 13:02