Tag: table tennis
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The Real Ping Pong Star Behind Marty Supreme: NYC’s Table Tennis History
Introduction: A Subculture Beneath the City Lights In the post-war years, New York City’s table tennis scene lived a double life. By day, it could sembler a casual sport played in community centers; by night, it transformed into a gritty subculture where misfits, gamblers, doctors, actors, and students gathered at all-night parlors. It’s in this…
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Table Tennis: Izaac Quek Defends SEA Games Crown with Dominant 4-0 Victory
Singapore’s Izaac Quek Makes SEA Games History Again In a showcase of precision, power, and young grit, 19-year-old Izaac Quek defended his SEA Games men’s singles title with a flawless 4-0 victory over Indonesia’s Bima Abdi Negara. The match took place at the Central Westgate mall in Nonthaburi, part of the Bangkok-hosted Southeast Asian Games…
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Izaac Quek Defends SEA Games Men’s Singles Title
Singapore’s Izaac Quek Clinches SEA Games Men’s Singles Title Again In a display of precision and poise, 19-year-old Izaac Quek successfully defended his SEA Games men’s singles crown on Friday, sealing a dominant 4-0 victory over Indonesia’s Bima Abdi Negara in Bangkok. The final, held at the Central Westgate mall in Nonthaburi, confirmed Quek’s status…
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Table Tennis: Izaac Quek Defends SEA Games Gold
Singapore’s Izaac Quek Clinches SEA Games Men’s Singles Title Again In a display of precision and poise, 19-year-old Izaac Quek successfully defended his SEA Games men’s singles crown, defeating Indonesia’s Bima Abdi Negara in straight sets. The victory, concluded in Bangkok on Friday, underscores Quek’s rapid rise in the table tennis world and cements his…
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Möregårdh advances in Beijing after on-court protest
Protest sparks a comeback as Möregårdh advances in Beijing In the latest World Tour Grand Smash in Beijing, Truls Möregårdh turned a tense moment into a springboard for victory. The drama unfolded in the second set when the 23-year-old Swedish star loudly challenged a referee’s decision during a 6–6 rally, after Omar Assar was awarded…
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After the Protest, Möregårdh Advances in Beijing
Beijing Showdown Sparks Controversy and Comeback The ongoing table tennis action in Beijing delivered drama both on and off the table. In the second set, with the score tied at 6–6, Swedish star Truls Möregårdh erupted in protest after a line-call on a serve against Omar Assar. The umpire ruled that Möregårdh hadn’t tossed the…
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Möregårdh Advances in Beijing After Protest
Beijing showdown: Möregårdh advances after protest In a tense moment during the second set at 6–6, Swedish star Truls Möregårdh challenged a serve-call against Omar Assar. The umpire upheld the decision, and Möregårdh received a warning for the protest. The incident sparked Möregårdh, who went on to win the set 11–8 and level the match…
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Zhang Ben Zhi and Xue Fei Clash in WTT Macau 2025: Shocking Upset
Introduction In a surprising turn of events at the WTT Champions Macau 2025, top-ranked table tennis player Zhang Ben Zhi, currently ranked 3rd in the world, faced an unexpected defeat against China’s Xue Fei, who holds the 45th position in the global rankings. The match took place on September 11, 2025, during the men’s singles…
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Zhang Ben Zhi Defeats to Xue Fei at WTT Champions Macao
Overview of the WTT Champions Macao 2025 The WTT Champions Macao event, taking place from September 9 to September 14, 2025, has already produced several surprising outcomes. Among the unexpected results, world-ranked No. 3 Zhang Ben Zhi faced a shocking defeat in his first match against Xue Fei, who ranks 45th globally. This match was…