Table Tennis
Surprise qualifiers, Benedikt Duda and Aliaksandr Khanin head the list
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 17:32
Benedikt Duda, named at no.46 on the current world rankings beat Korea Republic’s Lee Sangsu, listed at no.18 (11-8, 7-11, 11-5, 11-9, 3-11, 11-9) to reserve his place in the main draw. Outstanding from Benedikt Duda, it was the same from Aliaksandr Khanin; standing at no.146, he accounted for Denmark’s Anders Lind (12-10, 11-9, 6-11, 12-10, 9-11, 11-5) and Romania’s…
Press Release: World’s finest to meet in Austrian showdown for valuable ITTF World Tour points
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 18:08
The top 12 qualification positions for Zhengzhou have already been filled in both the men’s and women’s singles events, there remain four places available per category, meaning that a number of players will need to impress in Austria in order to secure their tickets to the Grand Finals. Alongside the drama of the race to Zhengzhou, the 2019 Austrian Open…
Together but differing fortunes for Lee Sangsu and Jeoung Youngsik
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 14:45
Lee Sangsu was beaten in the concluding preliminary round by Germany’s Benedikt Duda (11-8, 7-11, 11-5, 11-9, 3-11, 11-9); conversely at the same stage Jeoung Youngsik overcame a very dangerous opponent in the guise of China’s Yan An (9-11, 12-10, 17-15, 11-9, 12-10). The outcome means that Jeoung Youngsik cements his place on the standings at no.14 (379 points), for…
Early stages, Japan and Singapore make presence felt
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 08:45
Currently no world ranking, in his one and only contest of the day in the men’s singles qualification tournament, Taku Takakiwa accounted for Qatar’s Mohammed Abdulwahhab, the leading name in the group; he emerged successful in three straight games (11-5, 16-14, 11-4). A major upset, I would venture not; absent from the international scene in recent times, notably in December…
Three continents, three courses for match officials
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 05:38
In Cambodia under the guidance of Rachel Ramos, 15 participants attended a two day course to become basic umpires; the schedule concluded with a written examination and a practical assessment. Notably, 14 participants progressed to the Basic Referee Course; overall 10 passed the requirements and will be given the opportunity to progress further towards becoming National Umpires in time for…
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 01:00
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019 04:04
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 16:13
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 16:22
Winner in Minsk, preliminary round exit in Linz
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 20:00
Nominees for Male Star, Female Star and Star Point awards unveiled for 2019 ITTF Star Awards
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Familiar faces for unfamiliar destination
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 10:28
One name goes forth, Hana Goda
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Day One (Qualification): 2019 World Tour Platinum, bet-at-home.com Austrian Open
Monday, 11 November 2019 18:24
Zhu Yuling, the name to note in Linz
Monday, 11 November 2019 08:50
Timo Boll in driving seat but must steer carefully
Sunday, 10 November 2019 14:41
Tao Yuchang and Leng Yutong complete hat-tricks, three titles each
Sunday, 10 November 2019 10:23
China reign supreme in Tokyo to retain men’s and women’s ITTF Team World Cups!
Sunday, 10 November 2019 06:31
Titles retained, challenged but China supreme
Sunday, 10 November 2019 04:58
Sun Yingsha escapes, China retains title
Sunday, 10 November 2019 01:10
Korea Republic in optimistic mood for Tokyo 2020
Sunday, 10 November 2019 01:20
Chinese elite take a breather: Ma Long and Ding Ning sit out Austrian Open
Saturday, 09 November 2019 20:00
Final Day: ZEN-NOH 2019 ITTF Team World Cup
Saturday, 09 November 2019 16:08
Clean sweep for China but girls tested en route to gold
Saturday, 09 November 2019 08:48
Podium place, Korea makes clear statement
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