Table Tennis
Brazil sets pace, unbeaten on opening day
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 15:50
A series of fine performances but pride of place goes to Leonardo Kenzo, Nicolas Nishimura and Augusto Andrade, in the cadet boys’ team event, they finished in top place in their group against the odds. The no.5 seeds, they recorded a 3-0 win against the top seeded Ecuador outfit comprising Diego Piguave, Jeremy Cedeño and David Vasquez; problems for the…
Supporting Wuhan, China to donate Qatar Open prize money
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 20:52
Ma Long, who fulfils the role of head of the Chinese Table Tennis Association’s Athlete Commission, called all members of the team present in Doha for meeting to discuss the current unfortunate situation. It was at that gathering the decision was made to donate the prize money to the cause; furthermore, Liu Shiwen, who some days ago was forced to…
Will Ma Long “The Dragon” defend his Qatar Open crown?
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 22:04
“Dragon” destined to do it again in Doha? 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019. 2020? Ma Long is already the most successful men’s singles player in ITTF World Tour Platinum Qatar Open history after “The Dragon” roared back last year from a long-term injury to win a record fourth title in Doha. Will the reigning Olympic and World champion now make it…
2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum Qatar Open: Day One
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 22:59
Top seeds start the day with a win Runners-up at the 2019 World Tour Grand Finals in December, Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito continue to look a formidable combination after striking a convincing opening round win in Doha. The Japanese pair needed just 16 minutes to see off Serbian qualifiers Marko Jevtovic and Sabina Surjan (11-5, 11-5, 11-7). Two more…
Gold in sight, successful opening day for host nation
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 14:38
In three of the four team events on offer, all organised on a group all-play-all basis, it was a day without defeat Impressively, in the junior boys’ team event, selecting from Christian Mbongia, Exauce Ngefuassa, Noredi Bongo and Rabby Kasota, it was two fixtures completed, two wins. Notably it was the same from the combination of Burundi’s Adour Razak Derra,…
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 15:00
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Different reasons but again Samuel Kulczycki attracts attention
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Quadri Aruna sidelined for three weeks
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Doubles skills produces singles success
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Five points: qualification ends in dramatic style
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2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum Qatar Open: Day Two Qualifying
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Noredi Bongo leads host nation in Kinshasa
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Carlos Fernandez and Laura Watanabe head seeding in Lima
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Alexandre Cassin: aiming to do things twice for a third time
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 17:03
Truls Moregard warms Swedish hearts
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Five points: surprises or not on opening day in Doha
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 07:17
What fate lies ahead for Hugo Calderano in Doha?
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More unmissable action coming your way in March
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2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum Qatar Open: Day One Qualifying
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Top spots retained but no room for complacency
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Rise and Fall: Biggest movers and shakers in March rankings!
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Welcome to World Table Tennis!
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Beware the Dragon, breathing fire in Doha
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