Tag: Aruna Quadri

Quadri was beaten on Monday by his fierce Egyptian rival, Omar Assar, in a keenly-contested semi-final contest.

According to Quadri "it's difficult playing in the front of the home fans."

Quadri did not drop a point from the first round until the final when he defeated Egypt’s Ahmed Saleh 4-1.

Aruna was finally sported assuming the throne on Sunday, August 12.

Quadri had to dig deep to battle to a 4-2 victory against Frenchman Antione Hachard.

Quadri was the only Nigerian that took a game off the Slovakians last Tuesday.

Nigeria had earlier defeated Turkey 3-0 in their first game on Sunday.

Nigeria will next face Argentina on Monday.

Nigeria ended with nine gold, nine silver, and six bronze medals.

Nigeria is now in the eight position on the medals table.

Injury stopped Toriola.

The tournament serves as the continental qualifier for the 2018 ITTF World Cups

The Super Eagles had an impressive 2017.

The ranking was released on Thursday by the world table tennis ruling body.

In the women’s singles final, Olufunke Oshonaike surrendered to Egypt’s Dina Meshref.

The Nigerian was the only African in the quarter final.

Over 54 countries are taking part in the four-day championship.

Oshonaike beat Dina Meshref 4-2 in a keenly contested final game.

Quadri rose to the top 25 bracket, the highest by an African player.

The world number one was ruthless in his approach winning the four sets; 11-4, 11-2, 11-6 and 11-7.

Nigeria is yet to get on the medals’ table.

Before Monday’s win, Quadri was only at par with legend, Segun Toriola.

This is Quadri’s second appearance at the Olympics. The first was at London 2012.

The highest African player gave a superb performance during the game.

Others who will represent Nigeria but yet to arrive are Segun Toriola, Funke Oshonaike and Edem Offiong.