Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of veteran table tennis players is calling for increased investment in the sport from both the government and private sector. They emphasize the need for greater focus on developing table tennis across the country, highlighting its potential for job creation and talent development. …
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Despite her straight-sets defeat by world No. 1 Sun Yingsha, 61-year-old table tennis veteran Ni Xia Lian has proven to be a beacon of resilience and inspiration for many. PARIS | Xinhua | Amid the roaring applause at the South Paris Arena, 61-year-old paddler Ni Xia Lian waved to the …
Read More »China’s Fan wins table tennis men’s singles title at Paris 2024
PARIS | Xinhua | China’s Fan Zhendong overcame Truls Moregard of Sweden 4-1 to win the table tennis men’s singles gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games here on Sunday. Fan, 27, second seed in the event, outclassed the 22-year-old Olympic newcomer Moregard 7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-8, and 11-8 at …
Read More »Chinese-made equipment shining bright at 13th African Games
ACCRA, GHANA | Xinhua | The 13th African Games, currently underway in Accra, Ghana, are showcasing sports equipment predominantly bearing the “Made in China” label, from table tennis tables to weightlifting platforms. This equipment has earned high praise from both participants and sports authorities for its high quality. Zhang Wei, …
Read More »UTTA opts for cheaper homemade playing tables to spread game
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Table Tennis Association – UTTA is opting for locally made playing tables to help in boosting the game and popularize it across the country. World table tennis body – ITTF gave Uganda permission to develop the home made cheap tables to help …
Read More »Uganda table tennis association hunting for UGX 25M for regional championships
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Table Tennis Association is hunting for Shillings 25 million to host the upcoming East Africa Regional Senior Championships slated for November 28-30th at Pope Paul Memorial Centre in Kampala. The Uganda Table Tennis Association President, Robert Jaggwe, says that 14 countries are expected to participate in the championships. They …
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