Quadri Aruna to Play in 2015 US Open
(USATT) Table tennis fans hoping to see some star power at the 2015 US Open may be in luck. As well as having some of the best American players participating, the US Open will feature Nigerian Quadri Aruna, one of the rising stars in the sport of Table Tennis.
Aruna, 26, is currently ranked number 44 in the world in the ITTF World Rankings, and was ranked as high as number 30 earlier in 2015. With a rapid ascension in the rankings, last year was a breakout year for Aruna, as he was named the ITTF Star Player of the Year for 2014 at a January award ceremony in Dubai. This was the first such distinction earned by a player from Africa.
Not only is he one of the rising stars in the table tennis world, but he is also one of the most well-liked athletes on the tour. As well as winning an... Read More
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Registration Deadline for US Open is Nearly Here!
(USATT) The early registration deadline of Sunday, May 31st is fast approaching for the 2015 US Open. You only have one more week to take advantage of our amazing event schedule. Any registrations received after that date will be subject to a $75 late fee. No registrations will be accepted after Sunday, June 7th. Please click the link to register for your favorite events - Visit 2015 US Open Page
Stay at Caesars Palace or The LINQ - Amenities Abound!
Guests staying with USATT at Caesars Palace will automatically be upgraded to a Palace Tower Room!
Caesars Palace is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Las Vegas strip providing fun for everyone. Whether traveling with family, friends or yourself, you're ... Read More
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 11 Questions With... Homer Brown, 47-Time US Open Competitor
Q: Why do you play?
A: I find the sport of table tennis to be both fun and exciting to play and it is such a great way to release stress and lose weight. It also takes your mind off everything that is going on in life...
Q: Which is your favorite tournament?
A: The US Open for sure especially when I made it a lifetime goal to attend and participate in it every year and this Summer it will be 47 in a row.
Q: Who is your primary Nemesis?
A: I would say it would have to be David Sakai because he has gone to so many tournaments in his life and he is a such a tournament player and warrior at the table.
Q: What is your favorite game tactic to score?
A: It must be the Homer Brown "Knee Special Serve" that I... Read More
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Eric Pattison Wins First Annual Table Tennis Tournament
(The Watchdog) The first annual Bellevue College table tennis tournament took place at the Wellness Center May 8, with Eric Pattison defeating Koki Morigami 2-1 in the final. The tournament, which was organized and run jointly by the Wellness Center and the International Business Professions program, was made up of 14 student, staff and faculty, participants and was deemed a great success by Deron Dahlke, the assistant director of the IBP.
The tournament was conducted in a double-elimination format, with each game going to 11 points and each match consisting of a best-of-three series of games. There were a couple hiccups with the organization of the bracket as this was tournament organizer Alexander Neumann's first time running a tournament, and things were further complicated by two late entries. Once play started however... Read More
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Two Maryland Middle-Schoolers are Rising Stars in Table Tennis
(The Washington Post) Behind the heavy brown door that opens into the Maryland Table Tennis Center, balls ping, zing, pop and pong, hair flies, sneakers squeak and laughter echoes off the walls. Oblivious to the noise, Crystal Wang, 13, finishes her homework in a corner, and then heads over to a blue table. She picks up a rubber-coated paddle, bends her knees, leans into her toes and looks into her opponent's eyes. She shifts her weight, pulls back her arm and delivers a serve with a feather-light touch.
In a flash, 14-year-old Derek Nie responds from the other side ... Read More More Clubs: Lily Yip Table Tennis Center - Learn More More Clubs: America's Team Championships Highlights - Watch Videos
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Ping Pong Goes from Basement To Big Business with Hipster Help
(Bloomberg Business) Ping pong is going upscale.
Long a mainstay of garages, basements and dives, the game is springing up at high-end bars, restaurants and hotels around the world.
The trend in the U.S. got a jumpstart six years ago with the opening of SPiN in New York with its 17 courts, restaurant, bar and VIP room. Co-founded by actress Susan Sarandon, it now has clubs in Los Angeles, Toronto and Dubai offering a "farm-to-table" kitchen with menus that include $8 hot dogs and $13 "Rated R" milkshakes spiked with alcohol. New sites are coming to Chicago and Belgium... Read More
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How Technology Has Transformed Table Tennis
(Sport Techie) Anyone who has ever played a game of ping-pong knows that on the surface the sport itself is very simple.
To fully understand how much table tennis has evolved over the years however, one must look at the impact of technology, which in the past few decades has allowed table tennis to reach its fullest potential.
Back in the day, ping-pong paddles did not have any fancy sponges or sticky rubber. The wooden "bat" (for all the Europeans readers) only had a thin, fine-grade sandpaper cover that allowed for very little friction with the ball, resulting in practically no spin during matches.Thus, ping-pong players relied on strategy rather than speed and power. Rallies were consequently longer, as the ball moved at... Read More
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 NCTTA Leaders Return for a New Season
(NCTTA) NCTTA President Willy Leparulo and colleagues with the organization's successful leadership team will stick around for a new season in 2015-16. Recently re-elected without opposition, Leparulo will return once again after heading the NCTTA for more than a decade.
Over the years, Leparulo has acknowledged that he's had lots of terrific help along the way. And hard-working volunteers like NCTTA Human Resources leader Sam Huang and League Representative Chris Wang are among Willy's can-do guys returning, too. The new season of collegiate table tennis begins early in the fall with practices and divisional tournaments....Read More
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Check out "The Spirit of Pong", Written by Larry Hodges
(ITTF) Written by Larry Hodges of the United States The Spirit of Pong is a table tennis novel which features an American who travels to China to learn the secrets of table tennis.
The fictional character, Andy 'Shoes' Blue, practises and learns from past champions who have become legendary names. A comparatively short novel, exactly 100 pages long; a total of 14 chapters, the publication is available at Amazon in print and Kindle versions.
Each chapter is illustrated; the description on the back cover reads:
Andy "Shoes" Blue wants to be a table tennis champion, but he's... Read More
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Service Return Tips
(Han Xiao for Butterfly Table Tennis) Serve return is one of the most challenging aspects of table tennis. Many players have a very difficult time returning high quality serves, and as a result lack confidence in their decision making and execution. Today, we're going to go over some tips that will hopefully help you improve your serve return game and change your approach to becoming a more effective returner.
1. Practice against as many different serves as possible. This includes players who may not be up to your level but have effective serves. Playing practice games against different players while focusing on making few mistakes on serve return is a good foundation for improving your serve return... Read More
More Tips: How to Beat the Chinese - Richard Prause - Watch Video
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Boston Sports Stars Team up For Ninko's Ping Pong Challenge
(Patriots.com) Rob Ninkovich knows how to put together an all-star team.
Some of the biggest names in Boston sports came out to play at Blazing Paddles last night, as the Patriots defensive end held his first-ever Ping Pong Challenge, also known as Ninko Pong.
Rob was joined by many of his teammates, including ping-pong aficionados... Read More
Win a Backstage Table Tennis Face Off with Ed Sheeran!
(Look at the Stars) Fancy the chance to challenge Ed Sheeran to a game of table tennis backstage in New York? Prizeo is giving you the chance to win this amazing opportunity by simply donating to Musicians on Call... Learn More
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