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2019 In Table Tennis
This page lists notable table tennis events taking place in 2019. World table tennis events ;Senior * April 21–28: 2019 World Table Tennis Championships in Budapest ** Singles: Ma Long (m) / Liu Shiwen (f) ** Doubles: (Ma Long & Wang Chuqin) (m) / ( Sun Yingsha & Wang Manyu) (f) ** Mixed: ( Xu Xin & Liu Shiwen) * October 18–20: 2019 ITTF Women's World Cup in Chengdu ** Winner: Liu Shiwen * November 6–10: 2019 ITTF Team World Cup in Tokyo ** Men: defeated , 3–1 in games played, to win their eighth consecutive and tenth overall Men's ITTF Team World Cup title. *** Both and took third place each. ** Women: defeated , 3–0 in games played, to win their ninth consecutive and 11th overall Women's ITTF Team World Cup title. *** Both and took third place each. * November 29 – December 1: 2019 ITTF Men's World Cup in Chengdu ;Junior and cadet * October 23–31: 2019 ITTF World Cadet Challenge in Władysławowo ** Singles: Darius Movileanu (m) / Kaho Akae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Table Tennis
Table tennis (also known as ping-pong) is a racket sport derived from tennis but distinguished by its playing surface being atop a stationary table, rather than the Tennis court, court on which players stand. Either individually or in teams of two, players take alternating turns returning a light, hollow ball over the table's net onto the opposing half of the court using small table tennis racket, rackets until they fail to do so, which results in a point for the opponent. Play is fast, requiring quick reaction and constant attention, and is characterized by an emphasis on spin, which can affect the ball's trajectory more than in other ball sports. Owed to its small minimum playing area, its ability to be played indoors in all climates, and relative accessibility of equipment, table tennis is enjoyed worldwide not just as a competitive sport, but as a common recreational pastime among players of all levels and ages. Table tennis has been an Table tennis at the Summer Olympics, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
