Nigerian table tennis player Quadri Aruna has reclaimed his title as Africa’s top-ranked player, moving to 18th in the latest ITTF rankings while Egypt’s Omar Assar drops to 19th. Aruna’s consistent performances, particularly in WTT events, have been key to this achievement. He is set to compete in the WTT Contender Chennai, while Hana Goda of Egypt leads the women’s rankings at 26th worldwide.
Quadri Aruna of Nigeria has reclaimed his position as Africa’s highest-ranked table tennis player, surpassing Egypt’s Omar Assar in the recent ITTF Week 12 rankings. Aruna advanced from 19th to 18th in the world, while Assar fell from 17th to 19th, thus making Aruna the continent’s top player. Denmark’s Jonathan Groth also moved up one place to 17th, now occupying Assar’s former ranking.
Quadri Aruna’s return as Africa’s top table tennis player highlights his dedication and talent, particularly noted by his significant achievements in WTT tournaments. As he prepares for the upcoming WTT Contender Chennai, his journey continues to reflect the growing prestige of African players on the global stage.
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