(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) A step higher, Dimitrij Ovtcharov wins in Liège Crowned European champion in Schwechat in 2013 and two years later in Ekaterinburg, whilst having won the Europe Top 16 title on the three most recent occasions the tournament has been staged, on Sunday 22nd October, Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov climbed one […]
Ma Long departs, once again in Liège Timo Boll ends Chinese hopes
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Cédric Nuytinck and Kanak Jha so close but favourites prevail in opening exchanges
(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Cédric and Kanak so close but can’t prevail in opening exchanges Success was the outcome for the leading names called to action in the opening matches in the first stage of proceedings in the Liebherr 2017 Men’s World Cup in Liège, Belgium on the afternoon of Friday 20th October. […]
Kanak Jha makes global attempt in Belgium
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Try, try again, Chuang Chih-Yuan
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Young player of year, now the senior member
(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Young player of year, now the senior member Named German Young Player of the Year in 1995 as a result of his successes both at home and abroad, notably winning the Cadet Boys’ Singles title at the European Youth Championships in The Hague, the international community became very clearly […]
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