Oshodi believes Africa can produce a table tennis world champion
Wahid Oshodi, President of the African Table Tennis Federation, is optimistic about Africa’s chances in global table tennis. He points to the progress of African players and believes the continent could soon produce a world champion. Oshodi highlights the achievements of stars like Quadri Aruna, Omar Assar, and Hana Goda as evidence of Africa’s growing competitiveness. He emphasizes the importance of youth development and ongoing support for emerging talents.
Match highlights
- Wahid Oshodi was unanimously elected ATTF president at the body’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- He succeeded Khaled El-Salhy, who had led the federation since 2010.
- Oshodi believes Africa can produce a world champion within the next five years, citing recent successes and narrowing gaps with top nations.
- Egyptian teenager Hana Goda made history at the ITTF World Cup in Macao by becoming the first African female and only the second African overall to reach the quarter-finals.
- The ATTF is prioritising youth development and working to secure funding and resources for emerging African talents.
