Quadri Aruna - Wikipedia
Quadri Akinade Aruna (born 9 August 1988) is a professional Nigerian table tennis player. He competed for Nigeria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, 2016 Summer Olympics, and 2020 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals in 2016. [2] He is the first African player to be ranked in the top 10 in the world.
Quadri Aruna on chasing history and "more good moments" at ...
Oct 10, 2024 · The 2024 edition in Addis Ababa is held from 12-19 October. Quadri Aruna is back chasing table tennis history at the 2024 African Championships this week, where he could become the first man to win four singles titles. “I will be very happy to win one more time in Ethiopia, but of course the level has improved a lot.
Quadri Aruna: Nigerian table tennis legend leaving lasting impact
Table tennis: Humble hero Quadri Aruna leading the way for Africa on and off court. The Nigerian, who is the top-ranked African in the men's singles world rankings, hopes to leave a lasting legacy on the sport of table tennis.
Quadri Aruna Stuns World No. 5 Tomokazu Harimoto at WTT ...
Nov 5, 2024 · The match, held at the Suwag Energie Arena, saw Aruna rally from a two-game deficit. In Quadri Aruna’s comeback victory against Tomokazu Harimoto at the WTT Champions Frankfurt 2024, the match unfolded as follows: Set 1: Harimoto won 11-7, taking an early lead. Set 2: Harimoto continued his strong start, winning 13-11 in a close set.
How Nigerian paddler Quadri Aruna is reinventing table tennis ...
Aug 5, 2022 · How Nigerian paddler Quadri Aruna is reinventing table tennis for a whole continent. The 33-year-old father of three is making waves in his sport not only for himself but also, he hopes, for the generation that follows.
Quadri Aruna, the humble hero - International Table Tennis ...
Sep 21, 2020 · Born in the ancient town of Oyo, south west Nigeria, Quadri Aruna is the youngest child; his mother, Shakirat Aruna, a teacher. He has become an ambassador for his country, continent and the sport of table tennis. by Olalekan Okusan.
How Quadri Aruna Begins the year with a win against South ...
Jan 3, 2024 · Nigeria's top table tennis player, Quadri Aruna, showcased incredible skill and determination at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Men's Finals in Doha. Entering the tournament ranked 16th in the WTT rankings, Aruna was considered an underdog, especially given his previous losses to Hugo Calderano, the world number five from Brazil.