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By Jia Li, ITTF Foundation Communication Coordinator For many students in Kenya, going to secondary school is a privilege. Official data shows that about 32 percent of students who enrolled for school and expected to sit for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – after eight academic years – failed to sit the examination. The cost […]
By Jia Li, ITTF Foundation Communication Coordinator Where it all began In 1967, the SCI was born at a meeting of 22 former World Championship players in Stockholm, Sweden. The mission of the SCI was clear from the beginning – to encourage international friendship through social activities around table tennis, and to promote sportsmanship and […]
By Jia Li, ITTF Foundation Communication Coordinator Catia da Silva Oliveira What happens when the path you choose is no longer accessible? The promising footballer turned Para table tennis player Catia da Silva Oliveira might have an answer. At the age of 14, Oliveira was a rising young football star in Brazil. By October 2007, […]
International Table Tennis Federation 26 Jul 2021 Heroes do not always wear capes. Sometimes, they wear tracksuits and swing a table tennis racket. Tokyo 2020 is certainly the centre of attention for many around the world right now. As we go through the mental roller-coaster ride with every medal count update, while cheering for our favourite players, the greatness of some athletes manifests not only in the field performance but also in their effort to make the world a better place. Timo Boll (left), Offiong Edem (centre) and Olufunke Oshonaike (right) feature in part two of ITTF...
Heroes in Tracksuits - part one 22 Jul 2021 Heroes do not always wear capes. Sometimes, they wear tracksuits and swing a table tennis racket. With great anticipation, Tokyo 2020 is finally approaching. As we count down the days to a series of excitement and adrenaline rush, the greatness of some athletes manifests itself not only in the field of performance but also their effort to make the world a better place. Adriana Diaz (left), Sarah Hanffou (centre) and Quadri Aruna (right) looking to make a positive impact through table tennis by Jia Li, ITTF Foundation Communication Coor...