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Quadri will begin his campaign in the second round at the Olympics as he was seeded 14th in the men's singles.
Nigeria's table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, is brimming with optimism as he prepares for his fourth Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Games.
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Having reached the quarterfinals in Rio 2016, the Nigerian table tennis star is determined to improve on that performance and secure a podium finish in Paris.
I am ready for the Olympics - Quadri
Quadri has been diligently preparing for the Games, participating in numerous international tournaments.
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While acknowledging the dominance of Chinese players, Aruna expressed confidence in his ability to compete with other Asian opponents.
He aims to surpass his previous Olympic achievements and bring home a medal for Nigeria.
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“Immediately after we finished in Tokyo, the preparation had already started. I’ve played in several international tournaments in different places. I can say that I am well prepared.
“The goals are the same; you know, everyone wants to do well and everyone wants to win a medal, but sometimes it is not all about winning a medal. It’s about giving your best.
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“Don’t forget 2016 in Rio; I was very close to winning a medal. I got to the quarterfinals, but four years later, it was not the same performance, but it is what it is. Nothing is really for sure, but this time around, I strongly believe that I will do my best.
“Against the Chinese, it’s like 60–40, and against other Asians, I can tell you that is 50–50. I have won against some Chinese players and am just yet to win against world No. 1 and world No. 2. My objective is to do much more than I did in Tokyo and get something better than I did in Rio,” Aruna told Sportsville.
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