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Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna maintains position in new ITTF men’s rankings

Nigeria's Quadri Aruna has maintained his position in the latest rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Aruna, who recently got to the round of 16 at the WTT Champions Frankfurt before losing to German Ricardo Walther, has held onto his 21st position in the world. The 36-year-old, however, with 1405 points, got a 45-point increase from the last rankings...

Quadri Aruna ousted by Ricardo Walther in WTT Champions Frankfurt Round of 16

Quadri Aruna ousted by Ricardo Walther in WTT Champions Frankfurt Round of 16

Quadri Aruna’s run at the ongoing WTT Champions Frankfurt came to an end on Wednesday as the Nigerian was ousted by Germany’s Ricardo Walther at the Suwag Energie Arena, Afrosport reports. The world No. 21 is out of the competition in the second round after losing 3-2 to the German, who claimed his first win in four meetings against the Nigerian. Despite winning the first set,...

Aruna to battle Germany’s Ricardo Walther in WTT Champions Frankfurt second round

Aruna to battle Germany’s Ricardo Walther in WTT Champions Frankfurt second round

Quadri Aruna faces another formidable challenge as he takes on Germany’s Richardo Walther on Wednesday, November 6, in the second round of the Men’s Singles at the WTT Champions Frankfurt. The Nigerian, currently ranked world No. 21, made headlines by stunning world No. 8 Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan with a thrilling 3-2 comeback in his opening match at the Süwag Energie Arena. Aruna’s victory over Harimoto...

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna beat Tomokazu Harimoto in WTT Champions Frankfurt

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna beat Tomokazu Harimoto in WTT Champions Frankfurt

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna electrified the Süwag Energie Arena with a remarkable performance on the opening day of the WTT Champions Frankfurt 2024. Aruna, ranked 21st in the world, pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against Japan’s No. 5 seed, Tomokazu Harimoto, with scores of (7-11, 11-13, 11-5, 14-12, 11-3). This victory marked Aruna’s significant win of the day, thrilling the German fans with what can...

Nigeria Table Tennis Federation releases squad list for ITTF African championships

Nigeria Table Tennis Federation releases squad list for ITTF African championships

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) on Wednesday announced a 10-member squad for the 2024 ITTF African championships scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 12 - 19, Afrosport reports. Defending men singles champion, Quadri Aruna, leads the final team list released by the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), which also include Olajide Omotayo, Ajoke Ojomu and Fatimo Bello. The team also comprises...