Table Tennis: News

Why China has opted out of the ATTCChina shocked the world when they came up with a strong finish in the Tokyo Games. However, the nation struck hard with their call to pull out their players from the Asian Table Tennis Championships.

Why Ni Xialian is a big name in the Games' table tennis fieldNi Xialian is the oldest table tennis player in the Tokyo Games field at 58 years of age. She has become famous online due to her competitive fire at an advanced age. As she represents Luxembourg, Ni has become an icon amongst the table tennis players in the event.

How Ma Long kept his table tennis crownWhile China may have lost in the mixed doubles to Japan, Ma Long is still the best player on the planet in men’s singles. The table tennis king has won the tourney once more with a gold medal on his neck and has kept his crown intact.

China eyes comeback in table tennisAfter their tough loss in the mixed doubles, it looks like China still has a chance to redeem their stand as the best team in table tennis. The women’s team trio of Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu are still en route for a medal run in the quarterfinals of the contest.

How Japan spoiled China's table tennis runJapan has pulled off a huge feat in the Tokyo Games as they rallied behind Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito en route to their first-ever gold medal win in table tennis. The team has taken down China in the final and ended a long reign by the nation in the sport.

Why table tennis betting is an easy winTable tennis betting might seem a bit off for some punters since the sport is not much of a popular one in terms of leagues. However, its inclusion in the Tokyo Games made table tennis more popular and a worthy betting option.

Why Quadri Aruna is excited to captain Nigeria at the GamesQuadri Aruna is set to lead Nigeria’s table tennis squad in the upcoming Tokyo Games. This will be his third appearance at the Games after 2012 and 2016. This is a big deal for him since it validates his hard work over the past decade in table tennis and Nigerian sports overall.

Timo Boll continues to be the consistent table tennis titanAt 40 years of age, Timo Boll is better than ever as he continues to emerge victorious in tournaments. He proved that his age means little to him because he knows he can still compete against the world’s best players.

Hursey steps up on day 1 of ETTCTable tennis is not a difficult game for many players, but with Anna Hursey, she makes it look like a child’s game. At the age of 15, the young star shocked the rest of the world as she rose as one of the big winners to open up the European Table Tennis Championships.

Why India's star duo is in 'training trouble'The Tokyo Games are closing in fast, and players are doing all they can to train and make the most of their time. Sharath Kamal is one of those players who look to continue his training and see more action before he moves on to play in the coming Games this August.

Why Chinese table tennis is the standard for any playerTable tennis has been dominated by China for the longest time and it should not be a surprise. They are the standard for any player in the sport and it’s easy to see why. Let’s dive into why China has separated itself from the other countries in the sport.

Ding Ning announces her retirement after a 26-year careerAfter an illustrious table tennis career that spanned 26 years, China's Ding Ning has announced her retirement from the sport she played for most of her life. She started her career back when she was only five years of age and she was pleased with every year she spent in the sport.

Why Hana Gouda is one of the best rising stars in table tennisAt just 13 years of age, Egyptian table tennis star Hana Gouda has become a star. She is the youngest Egyptian athlete to play in Summer Games history. In the past few weeks, Gouda made the final of the African Table Tennis Championships.

Milly Tapper talks about her arduous journey towards TokyoMilly Tapper once made history when she played in both the Rio Games and the Paralympics. She is set to do the same in Tokyo which might be an unequalled feat. Tapper is a special talent because even though she has a disability, she remains one of Australia’s best athletes.

Batra says she's focused on the Tokyo GamesIndia table tennis star Manika Batra is ready to take on the big stage of the Tokyo Games and aims for the top spot. With the Games just a few weeks away, Batra gives her fans an assurance that she will play at her very best in the Tokyo Games.

Hugo Calderano talks about his chances at the Tokyo GamesHugo Calderano is set to play in the Tokyo Games as the 7th best player in the world. He will represent Brazil at the event and wants to be their table tennis ace. He has various medals across many events and he wants to serve as the hope for players outside of China.

China set to face bigger threat in TokyoChina is one of the leading teams in the coming Tokyo Games, but it seems their chances are in doubt with their table tennis stars struggling to get to their form. With a bigger contest at hand, it seems China will have a tough time winning in the coming games this year.

Liu is not included in China's Tokyo Games singles lineupFormer world champion Liu Shiwen was not included in the six-woman lineup in China’s Games run in the singles division. She is only included in the doubles squad which is surprising given that she’s ranked seventh and was one of the leaders in the Rio Games.

Why Chen Meng is the best female player in the worldWhen it comes to table tennis, some people tend to overlook women. It is one of the most compelling divisions in sports and Chen Meng is its superstar. At just 27 years of age, she has held the top spot for a long while now and it seems that it will continue for a long time.

Sathiyan heats up for Olympic GamesThe Tokyo Games are coming in hot, and a lot of players are doing their best to get ready for the intense tournament. It seems that Indian star Sathiyan Gnanasekaran continues to pour in a great deal of work in his practice with the hopes of writing history in the coming Games as well.