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Who is the known best table tennis player in the Philippines?
Richard Pugoy Gonzales
Richard Pugoy Gonzales (born March 31, 1971) is a Filipino table tennis player and the No. 1 ranked player in the Philippines as of January 2014….Richard Gonzales (table tennis)
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| Born | March 31, 1971 |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb; 10.1 st) |
What are the association organization of table tennis in the Philippines?
PTTFI
(PTTFI) is the national governing body for table tennis in the Philippines….The Philippine Table Tennis Federation, Inc.
| Abbreviation | PTTFI |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Affiliation | International Table Tennis Federation |
| Affiliation date | 1951 |
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In what year did table tennis became an official game in the Olympics?
1988
The first World Championships were held in London in 1926, but the sport had to wait a long time before it was given its Olympic debut at the 1988 Seoul Games.
Who is Jann Nayre?
Jann Mari Nayre (born 30 January 2000) is a table tennis player who competes internationally for Philippines. He plays his last match during the group 1 of the South East Asian Olympic Qualification Men 2021. He is actualy 491th of ITTF World Ranking Men.
How many members are in International Table Tennis Federation?
226 member Associations
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), founded in 1926, is the world-governing body of the sport of table tennis with 226 member Associations in the world.
Why is ping-pong called ping-pong?
It is derived from ‘ping pang qiu’ in Mandarin Chinese (same pronunciation) which translates literally to “ping pong ball.” In other words, Ping Pong is the correct, Mandarin Chinese name for the sport. If any term should be considered offensive or dismissive, it’s table tennis!” Not so fast there, Mr. Hautamaki!
What are the health benefits of table tennis?
Top 10 Health Benefits of Ping Pong / Table Tennis
- Playing improves hand-eye coordination and it stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy.
- Develops mental acuity.
- Improves reflexes.
- It’s easy on the joints.
- Burns calories.
- Offers a social outlet.
- Keeps your brain sharp.
- Improves coordination.