Table-tennis

Team Nigeria shines at ITTF World Para Future in Jordan

Team Nigeria shines at ITTF World Para Future in Jordan

Nigeria reaffirmed its status as a top nation in para table tennis at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan, Afrosport reports. The team amassed an impressive haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals, ranking among the top three teams in the tournament. As one of the three African countries competing in the three-day event, Nigeria battled for honours alongside...

Obazuaye, Akingbemisilu win gold for Nigeria at ITTF World Para in Jordan

Obazuaye, Akingbemisilu win gold for Nigeria at ITTF World Para in Jordan

Faith Obazuaye and Bolawa Akingbemisilu added two gold medals to Nigeria’s tally at the ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan, Afrosport reports. The duo emerged as champions in the Women’s Class 9-10 and Men’s Class 4-5 singles events, respectively. Meanwhile, Abiola Adesope secured a silver medal in the Men’s Class 9, while Isau Ogunkunle and Kehinde Lawal also claimed silver in their respective events. Tokyo...

Alabi claims Nigeria’s first gold as Ogunkunle shines at ITTF World Para in Jordan

Alabi claims Nigeria’s first gold as Ogunkunle shines at ITTF World Para in Jordan

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games bronze medallist Olufemi Alabi has secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan, Afrosport reports. Meanwhile, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games bronze medallist Isau Ogunkunle is leading Nigeria’s quest for glory at the three-day tournament. The eight-member Nigerian team, consisting of five men and three women, departed for Jordan over the weekend to earn ranking points ahead...

NTTF selects eight players for ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge

NTTF selects eight players for ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge

After six days of intense training, culminating in a two-day tournament under the guidance of ITTF-certified coaches, the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has selected eight players—four boys and four girls—to represent Nigeria at the 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Week and Challenge, scheduled for July in Lagos. The training session, held at the National Training Centre of the National Stadium in Lagos from 2-7 April, saw...