Junior Aruna secures silver at youth table tennis event in France
A few days after winning medals in Luxembourg, Junior Aruna added another silver medal to his achievements at the WTT Youth Contender Series in Metz, France. The young table tennis player competed in both the boys’ U-11 and U-13 categories, excelling in the U-11 division. He was accompanied by his mother and coach, Ganiat, and his sister Mariam, who also participated in the tournament. The family’s commitment to gaining international experience was highlighted throughout their journey.
Match highlights
- Junior Aruna started his U-11 campaign with a 3-2 win over Brazil’s Rafael Suguimoto.
- He faced French players Lyazid Idrissi and Nolan Lhuissier, losing narrowly to Idrissi but defeating Lhuissier 3-0 to secure silver.
- Ganiat emphasized the importance of international exposure and the challenges of balancing coaching with parenting during the trip.
- Mariam finished in the top 32 of the girls’ U-15 event but did not advance in the U-17 division.
- In January 2025, Junior Aruna, Mariam, and their sister Amirah all reached the podium at the João Monteiro Table Tennis Tournament in Portugal.
