Nigeria has won the right to host the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships, defeating Tunisia in a competitive vote at the annual general meeting of ITTF Africa in Tangier, Morocco. Nigeria secured 23 of the 38 certified votes, while Tunisia received 15, giving the West African country the hosting rights for […]
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna is enjoying a strong start to his French Pro B campaign, helping Amiens STT secure a second consecutive league victory with an impressive 3-0 win over Nantes TT on Tuesday, September 29. The Week 2 fixture had an added Nigerian flavour, with veteran Nigerian […]
After an illustrious career spanning five Olympic Games, Nigerian table tennis legend Offiong Edem has embarked on a new journey as a coach at the Lonestar Table Tennis Academy in Austin, Texas. The former African champion, who officially retired after the Paris 2024 Olympics, is set to shape the next […]
At 63, Taofik Maya looks back on his historic victory at the 1996 Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis Championships with pride, calling it the pinnacle of his career. His win against Sawo Aiyemojuba in the Men’s Singles final cemented his legacy in the sport and remains a defining moment for the […]
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has released the official seeding list for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Omar Assar seeded 14th and 16th respectively in the Men’s Singles event. African Contenders Set for Tough Competition Other African players, including Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo, Egypt’s […]
The 2024 WTT Contender Lagos concluded with thrilling finals across all categories. Akula Makes History 🇮🇳 Sreeja Akula (India) etched her name in history, claiming her first WTT Series Singles title with a 4-1 victory over Ding Yijie (China). Akula also secured the Women’s Doubles title alongside Archana Girish Kamath. […]
Farida Badawy, a rising Egyptian table tennis star, shocked the crowd at the 2024 WTT Contender Lagos by defeating the heavily favored Manika Batra of India. The 20-year-old, ranked a lowly 331st in the world, displayed remarkable composure to upset the 28th-ranked Batra in a thrilling Women’s Singles encounter (3-2). […]
The 2024 WTT Contender Lagos witnessed a display of dominance from top-seeded players as they cruised through the first round of the singles event. Fans at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall were treated to thrilling matches and impressive displays of skill. Top Seeds Flex Their Muscle Men’s singles saw top seed […]
Nigerian Table Tennis Stars Set to Impress at Home Tournament Despite the absence of top player Quadri Aruna, Nigeria is ready to make a strong showing in the singles events at the prestigious 2024 WTT Contender Lagos. The tournament kicks off at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, […]
Manav Thakkar Anticipates a Triumphant Return to WTT Contender Lagos 2024 Indian table tennis star Manav Thakkar is set to return to the WTT Contender Lagos, where his career took off in 2023. Despite a round of 16 exit last year, the event boosted his world ranking from 140 to […]
