Table Tennis

Table tennis, often referred to as ping-pong, is a sport that involves two or four players hitting a small, lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net, and the players attempt to strike the ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent's half of the table in such a way that the opponent cannot return it.

Table tennis requires swift reactions, precision, and strategic gameplay, making it a highly competitive and physically demanding sport.

Singles Table Tennis

• One-on-One Matches: Table tennis singles matches involve two players competing against each other, each trying to score points by making the ball land on the opponent's side of the table without them being able to return it.

Doubles Table Tennis

• Teamwork-Based Matches: In doubles matches, two teams of two players each compete. Team members must alternate in hitting the ball, adding another layer of complexity to the game.

Mixed Doubles Table Tennis

• Gender-Inclusive Matches: Mixed doubles matches involve teams consisting of one man and one woman, promoting diversity and inclusivity in the sport.

Para Table Tennis

• Inclusive Sport: Para table tennis is a modified version of the sport for athletes with disabilities. It is governed by the same rules as regular table tennis, with slight modifications depending on the classification of the players' disabilities.

• Table tennis is a part of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, with events in singles, doubles, and team competitions.
• There are also world championships and continental championships organized by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

International Table Tennis Federation: Official website of the ITTF, the international governing body for the sport of table tennis. https://www.ittf.com/

Table Tennis: An overview of the sport of table tennis, including its rules, history, and major competitions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_tennis