Table Tennis
Zhang Kai rides his luck, causes first round sensation
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Table Tennis
Thursday, 12 September 2019 18:15
It was the performance his life against the player who excelled earlier this year in April at the Liebherr 2019 World Championships in Budapest, reaching the quarter-final round. An astounding success and one made possible by a stroke of good fortune; in the group stage of proceedings Zhang Kai finished in second position in his group, he was beaten by…
Narrow defeat but Martin Bentancor impressive
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Table Tennis
Thursday, 12 September 2019 02:35
Creditable progress, the member of the quartet to impress the most being Martin Bentancor; he finished in second position in his group, before securing his reservation in the knock-out stage by ousting the host nation’s Axel Gavilan (11-3, 11-8, 11-1, 9-11, 11-5). An impressive performance from the Argentine but it was in defeat that he was arguably more impressive. In…
Tasks completed , main draw places secured
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Table Tennis
Thursday, 12 September 2019 02:42
It was only lower down the order that surprises accrued. Men’s Singles …………Romania’s Cristian Pletea, the leading name on qualification duty secured first place in his group but he was tested; he needed the full five games to beat Argentina’s Martin Bentancor (12-10, 8-11, 9-11, 11-4, 11-6) …………Silver medallist at the recent Pan American Championships, Argentina’s Gaston Alto reserved top…
The positive influence of table tennis extends to HMP High Down
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Table Tennis
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 02:06
Prisoners who possess a positive behaviour record at HMP High Down are invited to take part in weekly table tennis sessions offering match play and coaching assistance courtesy of members from Brighton Table Tennis Club. The aim of the initiative is to see the foundation of new communities between the attendees whilst also gaining coaching and leadership skills. The results…
Winners book Tokyo places, China takes no chances
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Table Tennis
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 02:27
No Ma Long but the combination of Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Lin Gaoyuan and Liang Jingkun alongside Wang Chuqin is a quite breathtaking line-up; it is no different for women. List the top seven names on the current world rankings, leave out Zhu Yuling, let her focus on the women’s doubles and you have the selection; Chen Meng, Ding Ning,…
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Wednesday, 11 September 2019 08:01
Success story in Varberg: A city fanatic about TTX
Tuesday, 10 September 2019 19:05
Back in action, maintaining tradition, Cazuo Matsumoto defies the odds
Tuesday, 10 September 2019 19:14
Leading names on course, surprises lower down order
Tuesday, 10 September 2019 01:54
Remembering Rabat: the 2019 African Games
Monday, 09 September 2019 04:53
Promoting female participation, support for national associations
Monday, 09 September 2019 05:58
Koki Niwa heads seeding at inaugural Paraguay Open
Monday, 09 September 2019 04:22
ITTF provides updates and discussion at ETTU Congress in Nantes
Sunday, 08 September 2019 21:24
Clean sweep for Lily Zhang, player of the tournament
Sunday, 08 September 2019 21:44
Title retained, Romanian team the leading European force
Sunday, 08 September 2019 14:32
Titles defended, Germany and Romania win in Nantes
Sunday, 08 September 2019 17:08
More gold, leading names increase title haul
Sunday, 08 September 2019 05:47
Expect the unexpected, surprise winners in Ostrava
Saturday, 07 September 2019 23:55
Brave effort but hosts France outclassed by defending champions
Sunday, 08 September 2019 03:38
Reigning champion on track but prominent names fall
Saturday, 07 September 2019 14:23
Portuguese form continues, final places booked
Saturday, 07 September 2019 01:13
United States, adding to medal list
Saturday, 07 September 2019 06:59
Living on the knife-edge dramatic conclusion in Ulaanbaator
Friday, 06 September 2019 15:00
Greater goals in mind, impressive opening day performances
Friday, 06 September 2019 15:19
Giant slayers: Portugal land huge upset to reach semi-finals
Friday, 06 September 2019 15:21
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