Table Tennis: Quadri Aruna suffers biggest ranking drop in 12 years
The dramatic drop also saw the Nigerian star fall to fourth in Africa, the first time since 2014 that Aruna ...
The dramatic drop also saw the Nigerian star fall to fourth in Africa, the first time since 2014 that Aruna ...
The Nigerian talisman, renowned for his explosive forehands and ferocious rallies, couldn’t find his stride against a razor-sharp Moregard
The Nigerian icon, who last appeared at the United States Smash in July, benefited from the ITTF’s rolling 12-month points ...
ATTF President Wahid Oshodi, reflecting on the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos, emphasises Africa’s growing table tennis potential, Nigeria’s rising stars, ...
The Nigerian table tennis icon, making his highly anticipated return after missing the 2024 edition due to club commitments, leads ...
The tournament, scheduled for 20 June, will feature five fiercely contested events and a total prize pool of $300,000.
Despite the loss, Aruna's journey continues to underscore his lasting influence on the sport; not just in Nigeria, but across ...
Africa’s highlight of the day came from Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna.
Nigeria’s table tennis titan eyes another slice of history on the global stage
Players from across the continent, including Algeria, Tunisia, and Madagascar, will also compete in the doubles and mixed doubles categories, ...
The draw ceremony is a pivotal moment for players, as it determines their path in this prestigious tournament
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Dina Meshref, Omar Assar, and Hana Goda all failed to make it past the group ...
With over 96 players from across the globe battling for supremacy, the competition promises drama, redemption, and defining moments, and ...
Nigeria’s Omotayo Olajide also made significant progress, re-entering the top 100 at 98th after moving up four places.
Both players, each boasted five Africa Cup titles going into the final, with Aruna as the defending champion.
The duo sealed their World Cup berths by advancing to the semifinals of the ongoing ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis.
The Aruna family's success at the tournament is a testament to their dedication and passion for table tennis.
So far, the country's athletes have struggled to make an impact, starting with the Super Falcons' 1-0 loss against Brazil
Aruna, who had reached the quarterfinals at Rio 2016, was stunned by 20-year-old Eduard Ionescu of Romania
Aruna, who made history as the first African to reach the quarterfinals of the table tennis event at the Olympic ...
Despite dropping by a step, Egypt’s Dina Meshref held on to the top spot in Africa as the 24th-best player ...
President Tinubu commended the table tennis star for his dogged pursuit of excellence even in the face of gnawing obstacles
Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women’s singles title, ...
Egypt’s Assar denied Nigeria’s No. 1 table tennis player, Aruna, gold again in the final, while Egyptian Meshref defeated Offiong ...
Aruna's unexpected illness, just days before the competition, played a significant role, according to Toriola.
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