Table Tennis
Qualifying Day One: 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Table Tennis
Wednesday, 07 August 2019 01:31
Mixed start for Nigerian women Host nation’s Rofiat Jimoh and Esther Oribamise had contrasting results to kick off the qualifying here in Lagos. Indian Diya Parag Chitale defeated Rofiat 11-4, 11-4, 11-5, while Esther made short work of Congo international Davina Luzolo (11-4, 11-3, 11-2). Qualification commences Look below for the day’s fixture schedule and make sure to watch along…
Gold for Canada, Eugene Wang and Zhang Mo maintain North American traditions
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Table Tennis
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 07:45
After accounting for the United States top seeded pairing of Kanak Jha and Wu Yue (11-9, 9-11, 11-4, 11-7, 11-6), they secured the top step of the podium by overcoming Brazil’s Gustavo Tsuboi and Bruna Takahashi, the no.3 seeds (12-10, 15-13, 6-11, 11-7, 12-10). Earlier in the penultimate round, the Brazilians had ousted Puerto Rico’s Brian Afanador and Adriana Diaz,…
Aiming to maintain form, Sakura Yokoi and Kaho Akae
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Table Tennis
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 08:56
In the Czech Republic, Sakura Yokoi reached the quarter-final stage of the junior girls’ singles event, Kaho Akae advanced one round further; in cadet girls’ singles competition it was bronze for Sakura Yokoi, gold for Kaho Akae. Later in the month in Sweden, Kako Akae claimed both the junior girls’ singles and cadet girls’ singles titles, in the respective events…
Players relish Lagos experience
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Table Tennis
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 10:22
Notably returning to the fray, having been out of action for more than a year is India’s Soumyajit Ghosh, the winner in 2017 in Chile. “I am very happy to participate in the 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open. I have heard a lot about the tournament but never had an opportunity. I have heard from friends that it is…
Challenging but a week to inspire, a week full of hope
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Table Tennis
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 10:23
Under the direction of Massimo Costantini, the ITTF High Performance Manager, the respective boys’ and girls’ head coaches were Liu Jiayi and Jing Jun Hong, both now employed by the Singapore Table Tennis Association. Jing Jun Hong enjoyed notable success at Commonwealth events, Liu Jiayi is perhaps better known for his many years as the England national coach, guiding the…
More...
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 01:15
Win like an Egyptian!
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 03:05
Liebherr Live Series: The Highlights!
Monday, 05 August 2019 12:31
Omar Assar and Dina Meshref World Cup bound
Monday, 05 August 2019 09:28
Will Bayley to star in Strictly Come Dancing!
Monday, 05 August 2019 06:39
Podium places reserved, semi-finalists decided
Sunday, 04 August 2019 13:58
First appearance, first medal, major progress for Rwanda
Sunday, 04 August 2019 14:07
Segun Toriola departs, Quadri Aruna survives
Saturday, 03 August 2019 08:58
Adding to titles, play concludes in Tokyo
Saturday, 03 August 2019 16:52
Day of drama, dream debut, defeat for second seed
Saturday, 03 August 2019 18:35
Hugo Calderano, two titles in Toronto, three in Lima?
Saturday, 03 August 2019 05:42
Silver medal but Olajide Omotayo states case
Friday, 02 August 2019 17:47
Making an opening day impact, distinct possibilities
Friday, 02 August 2019 10:41
Tension mounts, nervous moments, titles decided
Friday, 02 August 2019 10:57
Sami Kherouf once again leads Algerian challenge
Friday, 02 August 2019 11:00
A record in sight, one never to be beaten
Friday, 02 August 2019 10:05
Three in a row, Will Bayley wins again
Thursday, 01 August 2019 10:59
Ashley Facey Thompson, in form in Tokyo
Thursday, 01 August 2019 07:25
Get ready for the 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open!
Thursday, 01 August 2019 07:37
Hugo the top name but it is to another Hugo to whom he must bow
Thursday, 01 August 2019 07:38
Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: 
Email: 
