Aruna Quadri

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna dethroned by Omar Assar in 2025 ITTF Africa Cup final

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna on Thursday suffered a 4-3 defeat to top seed Omar Assar in the men's singles final at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis, Afrosport reports. Aruna, the defending champion, was dethroned by Egyptian Assar, who fought hard to record scores of 11-3, 14-16, 11-4, 6-11, 11-9, 6-11, and 11-6. Big Win for Omar Assar in Tunisia. Claims a hard fought 4-3 victory...

Aruna out of Singapore Smash 2025 after second round defeat to Calderano

Aruna out of Singapore Smash 2025 after second round defeat to Calderano

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna hit the end of the road at the Singapore Smash 2025 after losing 3-1 to Brazilian rival Hugo Calderano in the second round of the men’s singles, Afrosport reports. Aruna, who won the most recent meeting between the two stars, went into Wednesday’s game after overcoming South Korea’s Oh Jung-sun 3-1 in the first round. The Nigerian, however, was unable to replicate the...

2024 Nigerian Table Tennis Review: Resilience, Triumph and the bigger picture

2024 Nigerian Table Tennis Review: Resilience, Triumph and the bigger picture

The year 2024 comes with mixed feelings for Nigerian table tennis on and off the table, highs and lows were recorded, it's safe to say the year is marked by increased participation, and a renewed focus on developing the sport. ITTF African Championships Despite missing out on the Men and Women singles titles at the 2024 ITTF African Championships in Ethiopia, the doubles event was dominated...

Nigeria Table Tennis Federation releases squad list for ITTF African championships

ITTF African championships: Aruna Quadri withdraws from singles due to injury

Nigeria's Aruna Quadri has withdrawn from the men's singles event at the ongoing 2024 ITTF African championships in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, due to injury, Afrosport reports. The 36-year-old, who was involved in helping Nigeria win the men's team event, said it was important to take the decision after feeling a slight discomfort in his hamstring. Quadri said: "I have been playing in different tournaments since two...

Nigeria’s Quadri wins gold in ITTF African Championships  

2024 ITTF Championships: Nigeria, Egypt dominate team event in Addis Ababa

Nigeria and Egypt emerged victorious in the team events at the 2024 ITTF Africa Championships, held in Addis Ababa on Monday, October 14, Afrosport reports. In the men’s event, with Egypt absent, Nigeria faced Algeria in a thrilling final. Olajide Omotayo battled Sami Kherouf in a suspenseful match, but Kherouf secured a 3-2 victory, giving Algeria a 1-0 lead. Milhane Jellouli then faced Quadri Aruna, who...