The most decorated Table Tennis event in Africa will be hosted in Nairobi
Kenya will be hosting the 2023 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup.
Pulse Sports reports that the 2022 was held at the Molade Okoya Indoor hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Omar Assar and Hana Goda were the Africa Cup champions in the men's and women's singles in Lagos.
The best table tennis players in Africa will converge at the Moi International Sports Center, Indoor Gymnasium in Nairobi, Kenya for this year’s continental showpiece.
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Africa will be hosting its first World Championships in 80 years in South Africa.
Egyptian champion Assar locks horns with his counterparts from other nations for the coveted trophy, which he hopes to retain.
Goda, a young sensation, will face tough competition from other heavyweights in her attempt to retain the continental title and become the first teen in Africa to do so.
Africa to host first World Table Tennis Championships after 80 Years
After 84 years, Africa will host the World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) for the first time.
The WTTC Durban will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre between May 20 and 28, 2023, in Durban, South Africa.
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GRASSROOTS Reis Table Tennis Tournament to serves off in May
The championship serves off on May 24 and will end on May 27 at the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos.
The competition will take place on African soil for the first time in more than 84 years, making it a significant moment in the history of table tennis on the continent.
In addition to the top-notch table tennis action, the WTTC claims that the vibrant culture of South Africa will be highlighted to add a fresh and exciting dimension to the competition.
They also claim that Durban will be a sensory feast where players and spectators can experience the local culture, traditions, and atmosphere.
This year's championships will provide 128 single players, 64 doubles players and a mixed doubles players the opportunity to participate for eight days, compete in a knockout format, and ultimately determine who will be proclaimed the world champion in their respective categories.
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