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Discover inspiring stories from table tennis players and projects around the world, from Ethiopia's nationals to Peru's highlands and Saudi Arabia's growing scene.

Ethiopia National Table Tennis Championship venue with red seating and multiple tables
Behind the Championships
Nasraldeen MoustafaNasraldeen Moustafa
10 min read
Ethiopia Table Tennis FederationIn Partnership with Ethiopia's table tennis federation

Love, Hope, and 13 Months of Training: Ethiopia's National Championships

6:30 AM. A father and daughter leave home for a one-hour drive to the nationals. A defending champion trains for 13 months for this moment. A young player prepares to compete despite challenging conditions. Three people, one tournament, and a few days that define a year.

Behind the Championships
Ethiopia
National Championship
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Young boy in traditional Peruvian clothing playing table tennis in the Andes mountains
Development Project
Nasraldeen MoustafaNasraldeen Moustafa
15 min read
Peru Table Tennis FederationIn Partnership with Peru's table tennis federation

From the Andes to the World: Peru's "Tables of Dreams" Wins ITTF Foundation Grant

At 4,000 meters above sea level, 7 hours from the closest major city, children in Peru's central highlands are receiving a life-changing opportunity. The "Tables of Dreams" project has won $22,500 from the ITTF Foundation to bring table tennis to remote villages where hope seemed distant.

Development Project
Peru
ITTF Foundation
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Jomana Kassab - Saudi Arabia's table tennis champion serving with determination
Player Profile
Nasraldeen MoustafaNasraldeen Moustafa
12 min read

Three Clubs, One Dream: The Jomana Kassab Story

At just 16, Jomana Kassab has already conquered the Saudi Youth Games and navigated three different clubs. From training with her father to becoming a champion, her journey through Al Nahda, Al Ettifaq, and Al Qadsiah reveals the determination required to succeed in a growing sport.

Player Profile
Saudi Arabia
Youth Champion
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