Table Tennis
Jeoung and Gnanasekaran: History makers raise the roof at Asian Championships
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Friday, 20 September 2019 11:37
Jeoung Youngsik: the ‘chosen one’ to beat the Chinese What a year it has been for Jeoung Youngsik. The 2010 debutant carried on his tremendous 2019-form as he caused his fans’ cheers to soar through the roof when he defeated the no.5 seed Liang Jingkun in straight games (11-8, 11-7, 11-5). That result meant Liang was the first Chinese team…
Intense day, medallists decided, colour unknown
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Friday, 20 September 2019 08:00
One interloper in the penultimate round of the men’s singles event, in the women’s singles, China is totally dominant. Chen Meng meets Liu Shiwen, Ding Ning opposes Sun Yingsha. Meanwhile at the same stage of the men’s doubles, Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin play Japan’s Maharu Yoshimura and Shunsuke Togami, Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan oppose Hong Kong’s Lam Siu…
Request for Proposals to become Official Partner of the Equipment Assistance Program
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Friday, 20 September 2019 08:52
In just over 20 years, the ITTF and its partners have supplied over 1300 equipment packages of varying scope to National Associations globally. This can include tables, nets, surrounds, rackets, balls, umpire tables, coaching manuals or other equipment specific support. Throughout the program, NAs have benefited from over 4500 tables, almost 80,000 rackets and over one million balls. However, as…
Ding Ning recovers, survives third round scare
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Thursday, 19 September 2019 22:54
Facing DPR Korea’s Cha Hyo Sim, the no.22 seed, likewise a left hander, Ding Ning trailed by two games to one, never comfortable, before in the fourth trailing 6-9; a major upset was on the cards. It was at that stage Ding Ning’s inner strength entered the equation, resolute, no hint of panic, the recovery began, nothing special just willpower.…
Titles for Niu Guankai and Kuai Man, clean sweep for China
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Thursday, 19 September 2019 20:16
Arguably for Niu Guankai it was a step up the ladder, in both 2016 and 2017 he had won the cadet boys’ singles title at the Asian Junior and Cadet Championships, in 2018 he had been the junior boys’ singles runner up. However, the win in Varazdin was his first ITTF World Junior Circuit junior boys’ singles title. Somewhat differently…
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Thursday, 19 September 2019 16:33
Team events commence, differing fortunes for France
Thursday, 19 September 2019 10:11
Back from the brink, world champions reach final
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 16:55
Status maintained, Tokyo places booked
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 21:04
Next generation shows quality in Varazdin
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 21:44
Is Petrissa Solja back to her best?
Thursday, 19 September 2019 06:06
Top 10 things we have learnt from the Asian Championships so far
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 06:05
Coach Education the focus in Asia
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 07:14
Men follow suit, China a class apart
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 23:17
ITTF World Veterans Ranking up and running!
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 16:36
David Wetherill shines but day of mixed fortunes for Great Britain
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 19:28
Formidable Chinese presence in Varazdin, Chen Yi seeking Ulaanbaator form
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 04:13
Sathiyan the silver lining for India
Tuesday, 17 September 2019 07:27
Mission accomplished, China imperious
Monday, 16 September 2019 17:52
Demanding opening day, notable performances
Monday, 16 September 2019 18:41
Four teams remain, who will prevail in Yogyakarta
Monday, 16 September 2019 19:03
Expressions of Interest open for 2020 ITTF World Veterans Tour
Monday, 16 September 2019 07:24
Popular as ever, ITTF Administration Course, 10,000 modules completed
Monday, 16 September 2019 09:51
Medallists decided, Singapore surprise semi-finalists
Sunday, 15 September 2019 19:57
Impressive in Asuncion, exciting times ahead for Horacio Cifuentes
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