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America’s Ping Pong Prodigy, Kanak Jha-American Olympian

America’s Ping Pong Prodigy: The 16 Project Video

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America’s Ping Pong Prodigy, Kanak Jha-American Olympian

When Kanak Jha was 16, he became the youngest American Olympian participate in the Rio Games. Only a year later, he now is considered the top-ranked US Men’s Ping Pong Player. Looking to take that next step in his development and training, the California native recently moved to Grenzau, Germany. Far away from home and with few distractions from table tennis, Kanak looks to perfect his craft and join the company of the game’s elite with his sites set on Tokyo 2020.

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