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    Table tennis originated in England in the late 19th century as a leisure activity for the upper class. It grew in popularity and became more organized through tournaments and leagues in the early 20th century. Asia, particularly China, became dominant in the mid-20th century after foam equipment was introduced, changing the style of play. Today, table tennis is one of the most popular and widely practiced sports worldwide, with over 260 million players across more than 200 member countries of the International Table Tennis Federation.

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    Table tennis originated in England in the late 19th century as a leisure activity for the upper class. It grew in popularity and became more organized through tournaments and leagues in the early 20th century. Asia, particularly China, became dominant in the mid-20th century after foam equipment was introduced, changing the style of play. Today, table tennis is one of the most popular and widely practiced sports worldwide, with over 260 million players across more than 200 member countries of the International Table Tennis Federation.

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    Table tennis originated in England in the late 19th century as a leisure activity for the upper class. It grew in popularity and became more organized through tournaments and leagues in the early 20th century. Asia, particularly China, became dominant in the mid-20th century after foam equipment was introduced, changing the style of play. Today, table tennis is one of the most popular and widely practiced sports worldwide, with over 260 million players across more than 200 member countries of the International Table Tennis Federation.

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    Table tennis originated in England in the late 19th century as a leisure activity for the upper class. It grew in popularity and became more organized through tournaments and leagues in the early 20th century. Asia, particularly China, became dominant in the mid-20th century after foam equipment was introduced, changing the style of play. Today, table tennis is one of the most popular and widely practiced sports worldwide, with over 260 million players across more than 200 member countries of the International Table Tennis Federation.

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    HISTORY

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    TABLE TENNIS

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    TABLE TENNIS
    Table tennis, which has been a recreational activity and an Olympic sport since
    1988, is also known as ping-pong. Though it is not officially recognized, this name is
    very popular today. It is notable that it derives from the onomatopoeic sound of the
    ball, which first appeared in the Far East in 1884: 'ping' represents the sound of a bat
    striking a ball, and 'pong' represents the sound of the bounce on the table. Do you
    want to learn more about the history of table tennis? Settle in and allow yourself to
    be guided through the beginning of time.

    THE ORIGIN OF TABLE TENNIS


    Table tennis first appeared in the late nineteenth century in England. The first
    players were middle-class Victorians who were inspired by lawn tennis. The first
    game would have used a champagne cork as a ball, cigar boxes as bats, and books as
    a net.Table tennis was regarded as a mere diversion for the wealthy classes at the
    time. Tennis on a table was invented in 1890 by Englishman David Foster, who was
    drawn to its widespread popularity. Hungary hosted its first national championships
    in 1897. In 1901, James Gibb returned from a trip to the United States with the first
    celluloid ball, which was much lighter than rubber balls. The following year, in 1902,
    E.C. Gould, a British fan of the game, pioneered the use of rubberized pimples and
    rubberized bats. It was game on for table tennis history!

    THE FIRST TABLE TENNIS


    TOURNAMENTS
    Following the success of the first public tournaments at Queen's Hall in London, the
    first official World Championship was held in 1902. The sport grew in popularity, and
    the British Table Tennis Federation was established. Following that, the first
    European Championships were held in 1907. Everything accelerated in the 1920s. The
    Table Tennis Association was founded in England in 1921, and the International
    Federation was founded in 1926. In 1926, the World Championships between the
    various countries were held in London, and the French Table Tennis Federation was
    established in 1927. In 1929, the French would take part for the first time in Budapest.
    The history of table tennis is coloured by a great many champions,including the
    Austro-Briton Richard Bergmann, Franco-Polish player Aloizy Ehrilich and the
    Romanian Angelica Rozeanu.
    THE RISE OF TABLE TENNIS IN ASIA

    Table tennis became popular in Asian countries in the 1950s. Between 1954 and
    1959, Japan dominated the World Team Championships. This dominance was
    strengthened by the introduction of foam, which transformed traditional bats. The
    Japanese have produced several world champions, including Hiroji Sato, who
    distinguished themselves with their impressive results in Tokyo in 1956. The arrival
    of Chinese supremacy in the 1960s was marked by Zhuand Zedong's triple world
    champion titles in 1961, 1963, and 1965. During this time, ping-pong diplomacy was
    developed, which aided in the improvement of Sino-American relations. The first
    "Chinese service" was used in 1977, during the World Championships in
    Birmingham.The service evolved from a simple serve to a strategic component of
    the game. As a result, Asia's place in table tennis history became absolutely critical
    to the advancement of this international sport.

    TABLE TENNIS, THE MOST PRACTISED


    SPORT IN THE WORLD
    Table tennis has been an Olympic sport since 1988, when it debuted in Seoul. The
    first gold medals were given to Chen Jing, a female Chinese player, and Yoo Nam-
    kyu, a male Korean player. With the establishment of the Pro Tour in 1996, the sport
    gradually became professional. Since 1995, Asian players have dominated the
    practice, including Wang Liqin, triple world champion and world number one for
    many years. Table tennis is now the most popular sport in Asia. Table tennis
    champions in Europe include Belgian Jean-Michel Saive, German Timo Boll, and Dane
    Michael Maze. In 2016, Chinese players Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin, and Zhang
    Jike led the world rankings, followed by German player Dimitrij Ovtcharov.In 2005, it
    was estimated that there were over 260 million players worldwide. The International
    Table Tennis Federation has over 200 member countries and 33 million members.
    Competitions, club tournaments, and championships are held all over the world.
    France had 207,213 members in June 2016. Table tennis history is now expressed
    through a constantly evolving obsession, colored by the numerous benefits of
    regular practice.
    TABLE TENNIS EQUIPMENT
    Table tennis requires only three pieces of equipment: a table, bats, and balls. For
    gentle indoor practice, indoor tables are preferred. Outdoor tables, which are much
    more solid and durable, are ideal for outdoor games because they are not
    susceptible to damage. Cornilleau covers add an extra layer of security.
    Competition tables provide a level of solidity that can withstand anything for
    professionals. Meanwhile, foam rubber bats with rubbers offer precision as well as
    control. There are numerous ball models to suit all types of games, from beginner to
    expert or professional.

    TABLE
    The upper surface of the table, known
    as the playing surface, is 2.74m long and
    1.525m wide and is horizontal 76cm
    above the floor. The playing surface
    does not include the vertical sides of
    the tabletop.

    PING PONG PADDLE


    Ping-Pong Paddles (Table Tennis
    Rackets) have an average blade length
    of 6.7” (17 cm), blade width of 5.9” (15
    cm), an overall length between
    9.45”-10.25” (240-260 mm). The weight
    of a Ping-Pong Paddle is between of
    2.47-3.53 oz (70-100 g).

    BALL
    In the year 2000, the International
    Table Tennis Federation changed the
    official ball diameters from 38mm to
    40mm to make it a better spectator
    sport.

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