Table Tennis
Egypt and Nigeria contest finals, continental status again underlined
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 12:58
Aiming for a third consecutive success in the tournament, one in which the winner gains a place in the Men’s World Cup later this year to be staged in the German city of Düsseldorf, it was sheer agony for Egypt’s Omar Assar. Having done Quadri Aruna, the top seed a favour, the no.4 seed, he experienced defeat at the hands…
Africa targeting coach increase
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 09:22
Located in the Indian Ocean, between Mozambique on the mainland and the island of Madagascar, Comoros staged the first of these proposed courses. Notably, 30 aspiring coaches attended the initiative organised in the brand new Moroni stadium, a gift from China to Comoros. Guided by Frenchman Nicolas Guigon, of the students who attended, 14 met the requirements to work towards…
Major progress, Brian Mutua makes statement
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 06:28
Four groups, players finishing in first and second positions advancing to the main draw, the no.15 seed, after experiencing defeat at the hands of Togo’s Kokou Dodji Fanny, the no.8 seed, in four games (11-8, 6-11, 11-6, 11-7), he overcame one of the most experienced player on view. The Eastern African champion, he beat the no.10 seed, South Africa’s 40…
Dance, music and tradition, colourful opening ceremony
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 06:42
The presentation of team flags by young Tunisians added glamour to the event, the flagbearers dressed in regal traditional Tunisian attire. Undoubtedly, the icing on the cake was the choreography presentation from an Ivorian group. They thrilled the fans with their synchronised display, celebrated against a background of modern and traditional music, exciting watch. Meanwhile, in his welcome address, Lotfi…
Ibrahima Diaw upsets seeding, Tunisians respond
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020 06:59
The no.5 seed, after accounting for Algeria’s Larbi Bouriah, the no.14 seed, as anticipated (11-4, 11-7, 11-8), the 27 year old overcame Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo, the no.3 seed (11-7, 5-11, 11-3, 11-8), the quite sensational winner last August of the men’s singles event in Rabat at the African Games. A successful start to his campaign, Ibrahima Diaw ended the day…
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