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04/10/2026

A counter-attacking exchange between Adriana Diaz and Peng Yu-Han at the .⁠
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Peng Yu-Han did everything to keep the rally going, even dropping far behind the table and switching into defence. But as soon as Adriana saw the forehand corner open, she went backhand down the line to finish the point.⁠
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What’s harder to execute under pressure down the line or cross-court?⁠
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03/10/2026

Jean-Michel Saive reflects on the journey that took him to World No. 1.⁠
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At first, his goals were simple: make the Belgian national team, become Belgian champion, break into the world’s Top 100, then Top 50, Top 30, and Top 20.. ⁠
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Then suddenly, he was World No. 1.⁠
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With that achievement came a strange feeling and the pressure of knowing that, as the top-ranked player, there was only one direction to go in the rankings-down. But despite the pressure, reaching World No. 1 was a dream come true for Saive.⁠
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What would it feel like to achieve the biggest dream of your career?⁠
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03/10/2026

In 2018, Kelly van Zon claimed gold in the Women’s Singles Class 7 at the ITTF World Para Championships, defeating Türkiye’s Kubra Korkut in the final.⁠
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Now, with Kelly van Zon currently ranked World No. 1 and Korkut World No. 3, could we see these two meet again at one of the biggest events of the year?⁠
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The ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships Pattaya 2026 takes place from 13-19 November.⁠
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03/10/2026

Jan-Ove Waldner, the “Mozart of Table Tennis”, is renowned for his creativity, touch and tactical brilliance.⁠
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One of the most successful players of the 1980s and 1990s, Waldner became the first table tennis player to complete the Grand Slam.⁠
His remarkable career included:⁠
1× Olympic gold (1992)⁠
6× World Championships gold⁠
2× World Cup gold⁠
5× ITTF World Tour gold⁠
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A career defined by skill, creativity and an ability to see the game differently.⁠
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Is Jan-Ove Waldner the greatest of all time?⁠
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Six-time Olympian and table tennis legend Ni Xialian looks back on one of the most unforgettable moments of her career, ...
03/10/2026

Six-time Olympian and table tennis legend Ni Xialian looks back on one of the most unforgettable moments of her career, winning gold in the team event and mixed doubles at the 1983 ITTF World Championships.⁠
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When people ask her, “What is your limit? Do you feel tired?”⁠
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“I don’t know. I stay until the hall closes and I have to go. I know other players are better than me. I am not good enough.”⁠
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A mindset that has carried her through an incredible career.⁠
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What do you think makes a true table tennis legend? Is it the achievements: medals and trophies or something else?⁠
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03/10/2026

An impressive recovery point from Anders Lind! 👏🏓⁠
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Against Feng Yi-Hsin at the Macao 2025, Anders Lind switched hands to keep the rally alive. ⁠
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Tommy Urhaug from Norway, Men's Class 5, has spent 500 total weeks as World No.1 including a dominant 196-week run from ...
02/10/2026

Tommy Urhaug from Norway, Men's Class 5, has spent 500 total weeks as World No.1 including a dominant 196-week run from July 2005 to April 2009.⁠
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That longevity is backed by a career spanning over two decades: ⁠
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Paralympic gold at London 2012 and Paris 2024 (returning to the top of the podium 12 years later), plus ITTF World Championship golds in 2002 and 2006, and multiple European titles from 1999 through 2015. Few careers in the sport have covered this much ground, or this much time at the top.⁠
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But the throne isn't his right now, Valentin Baus currently sits at World No.1 in Class 5. ⁠
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Could the reigning No.1 hold off the man with the all-time record at the ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships Pattaya 2026, 13–19 November?⁠
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Ever wondered what happens to a player's racket before they step up to the table? ⬇️ Here's everything you need to know ...
02/10/2026

Ever wondered what happens to a player's racket before they step up to the table? ⬇️ Here's everything you need to know about racket control testing at table tennis events.

02/10/2026

Jia Nan Yuan and Adina Diaconu battle it out with powerful forehands and backhands, showing just how much pace they can generate from both sides at London 2026.⁠
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Do you prefer forehand or backhand? 👀⁠
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From a young Annett Kaufmann in 2018 to ITTF World Youth champion in 2024. ⁠⁠Annett Kaufmann went on to win the U19 Girl...
02/10/2026

From a young Annett Kaufmann in 2018 to ITTF World Youth champion in 2024. ⁠
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Annett Kaufmann went on to win the U19 Girls’ Singles title at the ITTF World Youth Championships 2024, and she is now ranked World No. 42.⁠
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As we celebrate 100 years of ITTF, the next generation continues to write its own chapter.⁠
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Now, Istanbul is getting ready for the ITTF World Youth Championships 2026, taking place from 21–28 November.⁠
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Who will be the next young star to make their mark?⁠
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