Table Tennis News Monitoring

Chuqin Sparkles On Another Day Of Upsets At Doha Worlds

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Chinthana Wasala | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: World No.2 Wang Chuqin of China stole limelight on the third day of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 yesterday as upsets continued at the Lusail Sports Hall. …

Michael Klim doesn’t look like this anymore

Australian swimming great Michael Klim has debuted a bold new look as he launches a foundation dedicated to raising awareness and funding research into Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), the rare autoimmune condition he was diagnosed …

Nigeria’s Domestic Olympics: Ogun Welcomes National Talent For Sports Festival

May 18, (THEWILL) – The 22nd National Sports Festival commenced on May 16 in Ogun State, Nigeria, and will conclude on May 30. This biennial event, often described as Nigeria’s domestic equivalent to the Olympic Games, brings together athletes, coaches, …

Historic year for female Olympic leaders sees table tennis president face election challenge

GENEVA (AP) — Ahead of the IOC’s first female president formally taking over next month, one of the few women leading an Olympic sport faces an election challenge. The International Table Tennis Federation’s president since 2021, Petra Sörling, is in a May …

China protests over damaged racket, ITTF pledges to investigate

Wang Chuqin (R)/Sun Yingsha of China compete against Hugo Calderano/Bruna Takahashi of Brazil during the mixed doubles round of 32 match at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] DOHA …

Olympics-LA 2028 Games venue for table tennis is too small-ITTF President

BERLIN (Reuters) -The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics table tennis venue is too small for the needs of the sport amid a growing global popularity, said the head of the International Table Tennis Federation Petra Soerling on Thursday. The table tennis competition …

Doha aims to set new benchmarks at World Table Tennis Championships

Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani inspected the venue in Lusail ahead of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships. Doha: The attention of the global table tennis fraternity will turn to Doha when it hosts world's …

Historic year for female Olympic leaders sees table tennis president face election challenge

QOC President reviews preparations for World Table Tennis Championships Doha 2025

Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani toured Thursday the Lusail Sports Hall, to check on preparations to host the World Table Tennis Championships Doha 2025, which will be held from May 17 to 25. …

Q&A: IOC’s Ilario Corna, OBS’ Yiannis Exarchos on use of AI at Olympic Games

Ilario Corna, the International Olympic Committee Chief Technology and Information Officer, and Yiannis Exarchos, Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) CEO, recently discussed AI’s involvement in the Olympic Games in separate interviews. The IOC launched the …

Revenge not on his agenda as Maximilian Maeder overcomes setbacks to retain European C’ships crown

Singapore's Maximilian Maeder (in red vest) retaining his Formula Kite European Championships crown after defeating Riccardo Pianosi (in yellow vest) in the medal series on May 19.PHOTO: IKA Media / Rober Hajduk SINGAPORE – Described as a surgeon …

Wang shrugs off racket problem to advance with Sun in mixed doubles

DOHA, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chuqin changed his racket after his "weapon" was allegedly mishandled and went on to win a mixed doubles second round game with Sun Yingsha at the world table tennis championships here on Monday. Minutes before the …

Fun future: A look at 5 entertainment spaces planned for Wilmington

Wilmington is poised to gain several new entertainment and recreational spaces. These projects range from a soon-to-open Dave & Buster's to proposed facilities like the Optimism Oasis and Olsen Park Recreation Village. Plans include a variety of …

ITTF questions LA28 venue size

The head of the Inter­national Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), Petra Soerling, has expressed concern that the designated home for the sport at the upcoming Summer Games is ‘too small’ and will not meet the discipline’s growing demands. The competition is …

'Stone' Steps Up: Lin Shidong rolls past Pitchford in world championship debut

by sportswriters Cao Jianjie and Wang Zijiang DOHA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Top-ranked Chinese Lin Shidong is aiming to carve his name as world champion after defeating English veteran Liam Pitchford at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Sunday. …

Jaishankar to embark on trip to Germany, Denmark & Netherlands on Monday

India News He accused the ruling party of failing to ensure essential services such as clean water, electricity, healthcare and housing. New Delhi: External Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a six-day official visit to Europe, …

"Shatou" team sweep U.S. rivals in mixed doubles

DOHA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, one of the most popular doubles combinations in world sports, swept aside their American rivals at their mixed doubles opener at the world table tennis championships here on Sunday. …

Has The Essence Of National Sports Festival Been Defeated?

After the end of the civil war, National Sports Festival (NSF) was one of the Innovations introduced to bridge the then deepening wide gap in Nigeria. Apart from national cohesion, the National Sports Festival berthed to also plug the sports talent hole, …

A trumpet for life

“Back in the day, when he was out of work, he’d sell his blood to buy trumpets… I never counted how many he had. Ten, 20. What I did know, and that was enough for me, was this: the sound he made through them was his love for Olympiacos turned into notes. …

Snap-tite Hose Launches Grant Services Support Program for Fire Departments Nationwide

Program now offered to provide expert assistance to help fire departments nationwide secure critical funding for equipment and safety needs. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snap-tite Hose, a leading manufacturer of …

Las Vegas Residents Highlight Environmental and Economic Concerns Over Turf Removal Policies

As the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session approaches its final weeks, local advocates and homeowner groups call for a legislative review. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents and members of the Water Fairness …

NovaCHARGE Introduces Flexx Mobile DC Fast Chargers for EV Hurricane Preparedness and Emergency Response

NovaCHARGE debuts Flexx mobile EV chargers to aid municipalities with fast, rugged charging during hurricane emergencies. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches, municipalities face the …

CHC Navigation Introduces APACHE 3 – 2025 Edition: A Cost-Effective Bathymetric Surveying USV

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) announces the release of the APACHE 3 – 2025 Edition, a compact Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) SHANGHAI, CHINA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHC Navigation (CHCNAV), a global provider of geospatial solutions, …

Gulf Alliance and CITGO boost Corpus Christi’s resilience capacity

Investment from CITGO supported resilience planning and purchase of emergency radios CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gulf of America Alliance is pleased to announce the completion of a recent project …

KC Pet Project Announces Kate Meghji as New Chief Executive Officer

KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KC Pet Project has named Kate Meghji as its new Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of leadership for one of the nation’s most recognized progressive animal welfare …

FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors

LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas and FEMA will offer face-to-face help at four additional sites this week for residents affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Bullitt County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Bullitt County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Grayson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Grayson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McLean County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in McLean County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Less Than 1 Week Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Assisting Arkansans Where They Are

LITTLE ROCK– In coordination with the state of Arkansas, FEMA Individual Assistance teams will offer face-to-face help for residents of the nine Arkansas counties affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. Homeowners and renters in Greene, …

Leander Texas Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Hail Storm Damage

Leander, Texas, Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Leander Tx Hail Storm Damage. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Texas Devastated by Massive Hailstorm; Local Roofing Expert …

Dayspring Restoration Launches New Website

Montana’s premier disaster restoration company delivers a better user experience and more comprehensive information to customers with their new website. BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dayspring Restoration is …

Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September.  FEMA’s Public …

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …