Table Tennis: News

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.

O’Rahilly Egan opens up on her table tennis runMia O’Rahilly Egan is one of the notable figures in table tennis for Ireland. As both player and coach, the star has proven to be one of the best players that have ever been involved with the sport. She keeps on bringing pride and success to Ireland in the past few years as well.

How Zhou Qihao earned the singles titleZhou Qihao secured a huge title win in the Chinese table tennis Olympic simulation. The star wrapped up his run in the games by beating Fan Zhendong in six games to claim the singles title. That was one of his brightest wins so far and he is getting ready for the Tokyo Games.

Why China is the best table tennis country in the worldChina has been successful in table tennis. They are the best country in the sport and they’re consistent enough to remain in the top tier of table tennis. Let’s talk about the reasons why they continue to be the best team in the world after all this time.

Panagiotis Gionis qualifies for his fifth Olympic GamesGreek table tennis star Panagiotis Gionis has reached his fifth Olympic Games which is a rare feat for any athlete. At 41 years of age, it will be a tough event for him as he is older than the rest of the competitors but he will work hard to compete.

Betting on table tennis gamesTable tennis has become a global sport over the past few years. The sport has reached many countries hence its prominence. Betting has also reached its peak in table tennis, and it is safe to say that it is a trend for many punters all over the world.

Why is Kamal India's biggest hope in Tokyo?Sharath Kamal may be just one man, but he is already India’s biggest shot at winning a gold medal in the Tokyo Games. Kamal is keen to make history and the Olympic Games is the best stage where he can achieve his goal of doing so.

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.

Aussie star Milly Tapper wants gold at the Tokyo ParalympicsMilly Tapper is a prolific table tennis star as she is ranked number three in the world. She wants to win a gold medal in the Tokyo Games in 2021. She is known for being successful in her achievements with medals at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships.

Kamal seeks to win big in TokyoAchanta Sharath Kamal claims that he has high hopes for his success in the coming Tokyo Games. The Indian star aims to make history and come up with a podium finish in his games. He is clearly determined to win and will surely not let this chance slip past him.

Why Sathiyan is confident on India's Olympic chancesSathiyan Gnanasekaran claims that India has the best chance to win big in the coming Tokyo Olympics when it comes to table tennis. It seems that the star is confident that India will fare well as they have waited for this chance for a very long time, and they are not holding back.