Atanda Musa, now 60 year old, is one player from Nigeria that brought flair to the sport. Musa’s backhand play, and the loop associated with it remains his pièce de résistance and the 10-time African Singles champion, who currently lives in United States, has been recognised for his immense contribution to the sport in his native country Nigeria. The icons…

Kuala Lumpur, 1981: Klampar defies China In a classic tournament from the 1980s, two men in fine form en route to the title decider met in the final, China’s Xie Saike and Hungary’s Tibor Klampar. It was Xie who struck first – and second – to establish what looked like a decisive two game lead. However, Klampar had other ideas.…

“I need the adrenaline, the pressure, and the feeling of competition” The enforced lockdown restrictions brought into effect across the globe earlier in the year provided some players a unique opportunity to catch up on some well-deserved rest. For others, the time spent away from the table proved difficult. Just like any other passionate and ambitious sports star, Adriana Diaz…

The largest high-tier lubricant manufacturer and marketer in China, Sinopec Lubricant Company has widely applied its leading lubrication technology for aerospace in high-end equipment manufacturing, aviation, high-speed railway, large ships, construction machinery and passenger vehicles. The company is a natural fit as Major Sponsor of the Dishang 2020 ITTF Men’s World Cup, having established an extensive and in-depth association with…