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Africa will host its first World Championships in 80 years in South Africa.
The highest-ranked African table tennis player, Quadri Aruna, who is ranked number 12 in the world, has revealed that the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world championship will be used to inspire young players in Africa.
Pulse Sports reports that Africa will host its first World Championships in 80 years in South Africa.
Given that it has been more than 80 years since the competition was last contested on African territory, this year's tournament will be a key turning point in the history of the sport. The last time the competition took place on the continent was in Cairo, Egypt, in 1939.
The championship will start on May 20 and end on May 28 in Durban.
World Championships to inspire young players
For the Nigerian Aruna, who has tirelessly been putting the sport on the map in his home continent, it is an honor to represent Nigeria and Africa in every table tennis event, let alone the World Championships.
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Aruna, who is seeded 12 in the men's singles ahead of the championship, added that his passion goes beyond just playing the sport, he wants to inspire and help the next generation of players.
He said, “It’s significant that the World Championships are being held here in Africa. It’s a platform to show Africans the thrill of the sport, to inspire young players, and to get more fans. This is a positive step forward towards having more people love the sport and want to be part of it.”
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Bode Abiodun will also be participating in the eight-day event.
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