The Nigerian table tennis team is preparing for an exciting challenge at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. According to the schedule, Nigeria will face formidable opponents from Britain and China in the table tennis events.
The Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, with table tennis matches hosted at the South Paris Arena 4. Nigeria’s campaign will kick off on Thursday, featuring prominent matches in the mixed doubles and men’s doubles.
Kayode Alabi and Faith Obazuaye will compete in the mixed doubles, going up against Great Britain’s Joshua Stacey and Bly Twomey. Meanwhile, Alabi and Victor Farinloye will face off against the Chinese duo of Huang Jiaxin and Peng Weinan in the men’s doubles.
Alabi and Obazuaye will enter the mixed doubles from the round of 32, while Alabi and Farinloye will start in the round of 16 for the men’s doubles. Alabi expressed confidence in their preparation and readiness, saying, “We are prepared for any opponent. Though we know the competition will be tough, we are determined to advance.”
Coach Nasiru Sule shares this optimism but recognizes the challenge ahead. “It won’t be easy as we face strong teams, but we are committed to giving our best effort.”
The singles draw is scheduled for August 30. Nigeria’s team, comprising six men and two women, will compete across doubles, mixed doubles, and singles events.
Historically, Nigeria has achieved significant success in Paralympic table tennis, securing two gold and three bronze medals since their debut in Atlanta 1996.
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