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TABLE TENNIS

Q1. How is it also called and who introduced this game?
Ping Pong - introduced by James Gibb of UK in 1899.
Q2. What is a game of the Table Tennis?
An individual or teams game (only two) both sex played over a table with a small bat in hand and a small celluloid ball, over a net erected at the centre of the table. The ball has to be played only by the bat.
Q3. What is the size of the table?
Length: 2.74 mtr / 9 feet Width: 1.25 mtr / 5 feet Height: 76 cm / 30 inches above the ground.
Q4. What is the bat made of?
Also called Paddle or Racket - a circular (not necessarily a perfect circle) piece of wood covered with rubber mats on both sides, attached to a small handle. One side of the rubber mat may contain pimples for certain stroke advantages.
Q5. What is the Table Tennis ball made of?
Made of celluloid Circumference - 38-40 mm Weight - 2.5 grams Color - White / Orange
Q6. What is the scoring pattern?
Game consists of 11 points, service alternates at every two points, regardless of the winner of the rally. A player/team reaching 11 points with a difference of two points of the opponent is the winner. When the points are at 10 each, the service alternates till the 2 point lead is achieved by either.
Q7. What are the two famous methods of holding the bat?
Pencil Grip: Famous only with Chinese. Shake Hands Grip: Generally adopted.
Q8. Who is the only player of India to win a Gold medal in Singles/ Doubles event in the Commonwealth Games in Table Tennis?
Sharath Kamal of Tamil Nadu in 2004.
Q9. What is the International and Indian Governing body for Table Tennis?
1. International Table Tennis Federation established in 1926, HQ:Lausanne, Switzerland. Current President is Adham Sharara. 2. Indian Table Tennis Federation affiliated with Indian Olympic Association.
Q10. When and where was the first Table Tennis World Championship held?
1927, London.
Q11. What indicates that the Table Tennis Ball is of high quality?
Three stars.