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National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oshodi Becomes First African to Serve On World Table Tennis Board

Wahid Oshodi from Nigeria has made history by becoming the first African member of the World Table Tennis Board following his recent appointment.

Mar 16 • 04:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ITTF Africa boss Oshodi joins World Table Tennis Board

Wahid Oshodi has been appointed to the World Table Tennis Board, becoming the first African full director in its history.

Mar 16 • 01:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Aruna faces World No. 6 at WTT Chongqing

Nigerian table tennis player Quadri Aruna is set to compete against France's Félix Lebrun in the WTT Champions Chongqing tournament today.

Mar 10 • 01:19 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Truls Möregårdh lost after a heavy start

Truls Möregårdh, the world number five, lost his match after a challenging start, despite showing resilience during the game.

Mar 1 • 07:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Regime, Fear, and the World Elite: The Story of Milan Orlowski is Stronger than Big Marty

Milan Orlowski, a former professional table tennis player from Czechoslovakia, shares a compelling story of dedication and sacrifice in contrast to the fictional narrative of the American film 'Big Marty.'

Feb 16 • 08:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here the table tennis duo breaks the world record in Västerås – kept a ball going for 17 hours

Table tennis players Emil Ohlsson and Fredrik Nilsson set a new world record by rallying a ball back and forth for over 17 hours in Västerås, Sweden.

Feb 15 • 12:27 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the puree miss - a new attempt to break the world record in table tennis rally

A new attempt to break the world record in a table tennis rally will take place on Saturday, aiming for a dream target of 24 hours.

Feb 12 • 13:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin Rise to World Ranking No. 1 in Mixed Doubles

Korean table tennis pair Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin have reached the top of the ITTF world rankings for mixed doubles.

Feb 11 • 05:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Hugo Calderano takes on vice-leadership of the world table tennis ranking

Brazilian table tennis player Hugo Calderano has achieved second place in the ITTF world ranking, marking the highest position for a player outside of Asia or Europe.

Feb 9 • 15:01 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

Table tennis in film - from Forrest Gump to Marty Supreme

The article explores the intricate connections between table tennis and film, tracing the sport's revival in the 1920s and its portrayal in cinema.

Feb 8 • 02:02 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win?

The film 'Marty Supreme' features a morally ambiguous protagonist inspired by table tennis champion Marty Reisman, depicted through Timothée Chalamet's dynamic performance.

Feb 6 • 18:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Carlos Alcaraz, after winning the Australian Open: the kangaroo tattoo, the Big 3 table, and how he attracts new fans

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one, reflects on his recent Australian Open victory and shares his plans for a kangaroo tattoo while contemplating future challenges.

Feb 2 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Anthony Joshua spotted playing table tennis in new footage before fatal car crash

Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria, which occurred shortly after he was seen enjoying a game of table tennis.

Dec 29 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

ElPozo Murcia seals the winter championship against an enthusiastic Carlos Alcaraz

ElPozo Murcia, supported by world tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz, draws with FC Barcelona to finish the first half of the season at the top of the league table.

Dec 27 • 20:35 UTC

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