Update from Suffolk in Dakar Oct 24, 2008
Among it's priorities for the year, the SGA intends to set up a real connection with the SGAs of Boston and Madrid with the goal of enhancing the whole Suffolk Community, as well as create a kind of campus Olympics, the SUDC Games, which would include soccer, basketball, handball and table tennis. Page 1 of 1. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Back-up squad shooters show their ability at Youth Games Oct 21, 2008
Besides, weightlifting, shooting and badminton, Malaysia also featured in table tennis, aquatics, athletics and boxing. The national back-up athletes will now work towards winning more honours at the next years Asian and Olympic Youth Games in Singapore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Film director Sridhar dead Oct 21, 2008
He loved playing table tennis and would often play a game with the office boys, recalls veteran public relations professional Film News Anandan. Leading technicians, actors and close friends paid tribute to the master director at his Neelankarai residence. (Hindu)
In soft economy, Yankees fans aren't having a ball Oct 20, 2008
China's two-time Olympic table tennis medalist, Wang Hao, will receive counseling after reportedly fighting with a security guard who tried to stop him from urinating outside a Beijing karaoke club. China's national team had hoped to keep the story quiet, but it leaked. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Oct 19, 2008
Of Norm Coleman's many improbable victories over the years, the one that stunned Billy Ellis the most was a table tennis upset. Every morning, motion sensors track Joyce Denning as she rises from bed, goes into the bathroom, opens the refrigerator, moves around the living room and strolls out her apartment door. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Results worldwide Oct 14, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Tuesday October 14, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Oct 13, 2008
Wang Hao, who last month won the World Cup table tennis championships in Belgium, apologized to his victim after being taken to a local police station. RALLYING. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beer Pong for iPhone Oct 13, 2008
e., table tennis balls) across a table in an effort to land the ball in one of ten plastic cups partially filled with beer on the opposite end of the table. When a cup is made, the opposing team removes the cup from the game, and the first team to clear all of its opponent's cups wins and takes on the next team in line. (IGN Wireless Games)
11 Questions With Danny Suits Oct 10, 2008
I would like to become an excellent table tennis player. For too long have I been defeated by my fellow ping-pongers. (Uclabruins.com)
Shooting: Zubair aims to blast his way at youth meet in India Oct 8, 2008
Malaysia have a 41-athlete contingent for the third edition of the Games and will feature in athletics, badminton, boxing, table tennis, shooting, swimming and weightlifting. Bowling and lawn bowls accounted for half of Malaysias gold medal haul of six in the last Games in Australia in 2004. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Entrepreneur Robert Blackwell, Jr. Guides Not One, But Two Global Companies to International Prominence Oct 7, 2008
Thriving Technology Company EKI Consulting, and Table Tennis Company Killerspin Stand Alone As Successful, Non-Traditional Business Enterprises for Young CEO CHICAGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Though it has operated largely under the radar for more than a decade, Electronic Knowledge Interchange (EKI), Chicago's premier technology solutions provider, has done anything but go unnoticed by competitors, or major computer giants like Microsoft and IBM. But so has Killerspin, a global advocate and brand... (PR Newswire)
New PE classes teach nutrition as well as fitness Oct 5, 2008
Unusual sports such as juggling, table tennis and cup-stacking to give kids an opportunity to excel at more things. For the first time, Portland Public Schools has adopted a set of textbooks and materials that provide teachers with a how-to guide to make sure kids are meeting physical development standards set by grade. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Olympics boosts Chinese language promotion Oct 3, 2008
Deng Yaping, the Olympic Village spokeswoman and four-time Olympic gold medal winning table tennis player, told the press on Aug. 15 the most popular activity at the area was to get a Chinese name for the athletes themselves or their friends. Tutors usually chose a Chinese name that suited the sound or meaning of the foreign visitor's original name. (Xinhuanet, China)
In cod we trust Sep 25, 2008
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UAM would have had a skunk in table tennis when a strong opening service by sophomore Vikki Crisco that included a pair of aces allowed it to go up 7-0. The Blossoms put together runs on the next two servers, leading to a 16-3 lead. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
An iron will Sep 25, 2008
He went to Indianapolis and competed in golf, billiards, bowling and table tennis. Not only did he compete, he nearly medaled in billiards. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pathik Mehta off to sunny Spain Sep 24, 2008
The 23-year-old will join a band of illustrious Indian table tennis players who have played pro TT at the top-level European league that includes Sharath Kamal who also plays in Spain Soumyadeep Roy and Manjit Dua. On Wednesday, Pathik will lead Air Indias challenge at the Public Sector championship in Chandigarh. (India Times, India)
International students find common ground in club Sep 23, 2008
Wamkam played table tennis with Nicole Malz from Freiberg, Germany, at a recent meeting. "It's good to come here and meet all the different people," Malz said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Praadnya Shaw Sep 22, 2008
Hobbies, interests: Lots of sports table tennis, badminton, track and also painting. Where do you get your news. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
* Paralympics come to dazzling end Sep 18, 2008
China dominated the medals table with 89 golds and 211 medals overall, enjoying particular success in athletics, swimming and table tennis. Great Britain, which chased China hard in the early part of the Games, finished with 42 golds and 102 medals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Glendale Friendship Games coming up Sep 18, 2008
As of now, more than 250 young athletes ages 10 and older have signed up to participate in tournaments that include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, chess, and rhythmic gymnastics, making these games one of the largest multi-ethnic youth athletic events ever hosted in Glendale. The number of athletes is expected to increase to 600 by the time the games commence. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Day 10: China hits 200-medal mark Sep 17, 2008
Elsewhere, China claimed three team events in table tennis, and Qi Dong snared the host nation's ninth gold in powerlifting. Outside the sporting arena, South African amputee swimmer Natalie du Toit and Panaman visually impaired runner Said Gomez were named winners of the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award, the International Paralympic Committee said. (People's Daily Online, China)
Sullivan in awe of star treatment for Beijing's Paralympics Sep 17, 2008
A mother took her son and two school friends to table tennis, hoping the disabled athletes would inspire them. I want the kids to learn from their strong will, hard work, persistence and sportsmanship, she explained to a reporter. (Globe and Mail)
Curtain falls on Beijing Sep 17, 2008
China has dominated the medals table in Beijing, standing on 88 golds and 208 medals overall with just a few events still to finish, enjoying particular success in athletics, swimming and table tennis. Britain, who chased China hard in the early part of the Games, had 42 golds and 102 medals early on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of the United States in third place with 36 golds and 99 medals. (iAfrica.com)
Glittering ceremony fomally closes Paralympics Sep 17, 2008
China dominated the medals table here with 89 golds and 211 medals overall, enjoying particular success in athletics, swimming and table tennis. Britain, which chased China hard in the early part of the Games, finished with 42 golds and 102 medals, ahead of the United States in third place with 36 golds and 99 medals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Europeans well matched for Ryder Cup Sep 16, 2008
For the European side, the platoon is so strong that Faldo did not even take Colin Montgomerie, who has beaten more Americans than the Chinese table tennis team. There is a compelling nature to the Ryder Cup that makes it eminently watchable. (USA Today -- Sports)
* BEIJING 2008: Aussie Matthew Cowdrey matches du Toits five golds Sep 16, 2008
As well as dominating the athletics events with a remarkable 34 golds, Chinas haul includes 13 swimming golds, 10 in table tennis and eight in powerlifting ... Partyka won table tennis gold in her class last week, but failed to inspire Poland to victory in the gold medal match of the team competition. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Australia's Matthew Cowdrey grabbed his fifth gold medal at the Beijing Paralympics on Monday as China built up an unassailable lead in the medal standings.• No complaint, but many thanks for services Sep 16, 2008
Deng, a four-time Olympic table tennis champion, told journalists that it only took the village staff 26 hours to convert the Olympic Village into a barrier-free Paralympic Village. They equipped and improved 180 ramps in the commercial area and the fitness center, paved 210 sidewalks for the visually-impaired in the village, widened the entry and exit passages in the flag raising square, and established special platforms and parking areas for the disabled at the welcome center and bus stations. (Xinhuanet, China)
Paralympics: China set to top medals count Sep 16, 2008
Elsewhere, China won two team events in table tennis, and Zhang Haidong and Cai Huichao added two powerlifting golds. More than 4,000 athletes from 147 countries and regions are competing in 20 sports in five categories of disability, with a total of 472 gold medals up for grabs. (Xinhuanet, China)
China continues athletics success Sep 15, 2008
Partyka won table tennis gold in her class last week but failed to inspire Poland to victory in the gold medal match of the team competition against China, who have won nine golds in the sport in Beijing. With Britain languishing behind China on 41 gold medals and 90 overall, the home nation appears certain to top the medals charts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* BEIJING 2008 : South Africas du Toit wins her fifth gold in the pool Sep 15, 2008
Du Toit, who finished 16th in the Olympic 10km marathon swim, is one of only two athletes to compete at both Beijing Games along with Polish teenager Natalia Partyka, who won table tennis gold in her class. At the Birds Nest wheelchair racer Canadas Chantal Petitclerc continued her success, winning the 800m to go with earlier golds in the 100m, 200m and 400m. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwanese Paralympians Sep 15, 2008
Table Tennis Mens Team Class 4/5. Quarter-Final. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Saina Nehwal scripts a historic win Sep 15, 2008
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Monday, Sep 15, 2008. Principal Correspondent. (Hindu)
Lucian Pye, political scientist was an expert on Asia; at 86 Sep 14, 2008
Dr. Pye was a leader of the National Committee on United States-China Relations when it laid the groundwork for the American table tennis team to visit China in 1971, and he later served as acting chairman. He advised Democratic presidential candidates, including Senators John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts and Henry M. Jackson of Washington, urging a muscular foreign policy. (Boston Globe)
Oscar takes second gold Sep 14, 2008
Table tennis Women's team classification match 4-5 South Africa lost 0-3 to Jordan Men's team classification 6-8 South Africa lost 0-3 to Israel. Road cycling Mixed road race CP1/CP2 24. (iAfrica.com)
* Du Toit wins another gold in pool Sep 13, 2008
Its 37 golds include 17 in athletics and eight in table tennis, elevating China well clear of second-placed Britain, on 33 golds and an overall total of 69. The Chinese athletes are doing very well and there is high morale among all the athletes from China and now they are No. 1 in the medal tally, said Wang Wei, the vice-president of organising committee BOCOG.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Day 6: Jacobsson takes 16th Paralympic gold, China over 100-medal mark Sep 13, 2008
The other was Polish table tennis player Natalia Partyka. Cui Yanfeng (front) of China competes during the men's 800m-T54 semifinal at the National Stadiumalso known as the Bird's Nestduring the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, Sept. 12, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
China tops 100 medals at Paralympics Sep 12, 2008
Their 34 golds include 15 in athletics and eight in table tennis, elevating China well clear of second-placed Britain, on 31 golds and an overall total of 64 ... She is one of only two Paralympians who also competed at the Beijing Olympics, along with Polish teenager Natalia Partyka, who won table tennis gold in her class on Wednesday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
More Paralympics gold for Du Toit, Popovich Sep 12, 2008
Thirteen medal events were held in swimming, with 11 in table tennis, 10 in track and field. Other medals events included shooting (2), equestrian (3), power lifting (2) and rowing (4). (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Beijing 2008: Du Toit grabs third gold medal Sep 12, 2008
She is one of only two Paralympians who also competed at the Beijing Olympics, along with Polish teenager Natalia Partyka, who won table tennis gold in her class on Wednesday. This story has been viewed 250 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese President Hu Jintao and other top leaders watched a musical and dancing performance staged by disabled artists in Beijing.• Day 5: Du Toit clinches third gold Sep 12, 2008
Table tennis players again provided the bulk of China's gold rush ... Lei Lina of China returns a shot during the women's individual class 9 gold medal match against her compatriot Liu Meili at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games table tennis event in Beijing, China, Sept. 11, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Table tennis: semifinal of women's individual Sep 11, 2008
Paralympics table tennis event: semifinal of women's individual ... Natalia Partyka of Poland returns the ball during a semifinal of women's individual (Class F10) against Michala la Bourdonnaye of Czech at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games table tennis event on Sept. 10, 2008 ... Before defending her Paralympic title, she played in the table tennis team event at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, which made her one of only two athletes, along with South African swimmer Natalie du Toit, to compete in... (People's Daily Online, China)
SportsBeat: When No. 1 isn't much fun Sep 11, 2008
The next table tennis tournament, also open to all at no cost, is Tuesday, Sept. 16. Loading commenting interface. (Needham Tab, MA)
* Athlete blames hair-loss treatment Sep 11, 2008
Later yesterday, Polish teenager Natalia Partyka stormed to Paralympic table tennis gold, just weeks after realizing her dream of playing in the Olympic Games. Partyka, the first table tennis player to compete at both the Olympics and Paralympics, beat Chinas Fan Lei 11-8, 11-4, 11-9 in 23 minutes to successfully defend her Athens crown in her class ... Unfortunately, table tennis is not so famous in Poland. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Day 4: Neck-and-neck medal race between China and Britain Sep 11, 2008
But at one point in the day, Britain leapfrogged overnight leader China, before the host nation returned to the top mostly because of the super performance of their table tennis players. Liu Jing, Li Qian, Zhou Ying and Ren Guixiang were all victorious in their respective classes, giving China four out of five table tennis gold medals on offer Wednesday ... "Unfortunately, table tennis is not so famous in Poland. I love to play in China. China is my lucky place," added the 19-year-old. (Xinhuanet, China)
Britain on top of Paralympics table Sep 10, 2008
Britain leapfrogged China to return to the top of the Beijing Paralympics medals table as Poland's Olympic table tennis star Natalia Partyka prepared for her gold medal match. Britain, boosted by a remarkable 12 track cycling golds, had 19 wins in total by late Wednesday afternoon, two clear of China who had led after three days of action and are widely expected to finish on top. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rainer Schmidt of Germany: 7 times Paralympian Sep 10, 2008
Rainer Schmidt of Germany returns a shot during a men's individual class 6 round robin match against Miroslaw Kowalski of Poland at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games table tennis event in Beijing, China, Sept. 9, 2008 ... Rainer Schmidt of Germany serves a shot during a men's individual class 6 round robin match against Miroslaw Kowalski of Poland at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games table tennis event in Beijing, China, Sept. 9, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Table Tennis: Chinas Olympic Games discard wins World Cup in KL Sep 9, 2008
Table Tennis: Chinas Olympic Games discard wins World Cup in KL ... Table Tennis: Chinas Olympic Games discard wins World Cup in KL. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
More news reports... Sep 9, 2008
Freshman business major Kevin Crowl returns a serve in a game of table tennis Monday in the Commons Lobby. . (The Battalion, TX)
New Yor00004000k mayor honors returning Olympians Sep 9, 2008
The U.S. Olympic team included 10 athletes from New York City, nine of whom attended the ceremony, including silver medal-winning fencers Erinn Smart (women's foil team) and Wang Chen (table tennis), according to a report available on www ... Wang Chen, 34, returned to her native Beijing to compete in table tennis. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Taiwan taekwondo athletes win gold in Games warm-up Sep 8, 2008
It was a good day for Taiwanese players in the mens singles table tennis competition. Wen Chih-hsuan and Yang Jung-tsung won all three of their matches, Hsia Jaw-hua won two and lost one (to Yang) and Kuo Yueh-tung one one and lost one. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* BEIJING 2008 :China shrugs off glitch as Britain and Du Toit star Sep 8, 2008
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Table Tennis: Tianwei serves up a stunner Sep 8, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's Feng Tianwei (pic) shocked the Chinese camp when she bundled out reigning world champion Guo Yue to advance to the semi-finals of the Volkswagen World Cup women's table tennis tournament at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium last night. The 22-year-old put up an impressive attacking display to beat the Beijing Olympics bronze medallist and world number two 11-9, 11-6, 7-11, 11-6, 11-9 in 43 minutes to earn her first World Cup semi-finals appearance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Feature: Legendary shooter Jacobsson on track to another medal haul Sep 8, 2008
"I am the only child in wheelchair in the school, but I am the best in table tennis there," he said proudly. The boy played football as well -- he was the goalkeeper. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Taiwan wins 3-1 over South Korea in Games for the Deaf Sep 7, 2008
Taiwan downed South Korea 3-1 in table tennis on the opening day of the Invitational Games for the Deaf, Taipei 2008, a warm-up event for next years Deaflympics ... Soccer teams from Australia, Japan, Thailand, Iran, Malaysia and Uzbekistan are competing at the Dajia Riverside Park, while the table tennis event, featuring teams from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, is being held at the Taipei Arena. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paralympics: Du Toit leads South Africa team Sep 7, 2008
Du Toit and Polish table tennis player Natalia Partyka are the only athletes in Beijing who will appear in both the Olympics and Paralympics. South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, known as "The Blade Runner," failed in his bid to race in the Olympics but will run in the Paralympics. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Table Tennis: No more sticky issues Sep 6, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: Players competing in the 2008 Volkswagen World Cup womens table tennis tournament, starting today at the KLBA Stadium in Cheras, will be using the new water-based glue on their bats for the first time. This, according to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), is being done for health reasons. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Paralympic torch relay ends in Beijing Sep 6, 2008
Barcelona Olympic table tennis champion Wang Tao, an Olympic torchbearer, attended the wheelchair for Li as a volunteer. "Wang Tao is a world and Olympic champion. I'm a national champion. He is an Olympic torchbearer and I'm a Paralympic torchbearer. The combination between us is illustrating 'two Olympics, both wonderful'," said Li. (Xinhuanet, China)
A hurdle too high for China Sep 5, 2008
Especially in rural areas, where only 8% of China's total sports facilities can be found, it's hard to find a place to play badminton, table tennis or any other sport ... While maintaining their traditional dominance in diving, gymnastics, table tennis and badminton, Chinese athletes also scored gold medals in women's weightlifting, archery, shooting and other sports. (Asia Times Online)
MEDIA POWER RANKINGS: Jaws on MNF, Mariotti's exit Sep 5, 2008
I'll say this about CCTV, the Beijing-based China Central Television: It knows how to cover badminton and table tennis. (Alas, CCTV is not so good at covering dissent and protests. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
China sends largest delegation to Paralympics Sep 5, 2008
China's Paralympic strength lies in athletics, swimming, table tennis and weightlifting. "We are seeking breakthrough in wheelchair basketball, volleyball sitting and wheelchair tennis," said Wang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Table tennis players make case for new building at GRF meeting Sep 4, 2008
Donning red shirts in solidarity, members of the Table Tennis Club appeared before the Board to make their case for a new building. Stating with humor that the audience displayed either the greatest coincidence in the history of fashion or was there for a purpose, President Fred Barnes opened the podium to the first Residents Forum speaker, David Kwok, president of the Table Tennis Club. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Perlman's agenda in China: Research, study abroad ... table tennis? Sep 3, 2008
Here s something you probably didn t know about University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman: He enjoys a good round of table tennis, a hobby passed down from his father, Ted, a former champion player ... Never mind that table tennis is a national pasttime in China ... Or that at the Beijing Olympics, China picked up eight of 12 medals awarded in table tennis. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Ping Pong Playa scores with scruffy charm Sep 3, 2008
With the sport being table tennis, of course, the tournament isnt exactly the last five minutes of Rocky ... This year, winning the National Golden Cock Tournament means more than a date with Miss Chinatown C-dub has to defend the sport from Gerald (Peter Paige), a snotty interloper who wants to open up his own Anglo-centric table tennis academy ... Whether or not Asian-Americans embrace its unique sense of humor, table tennis fans will no doubt be elated to be able to cleanse Balls... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Pollow a dual threat in opening East win Sep 2, 2008
Ping pong, table tennis, call the game what you will. Whatever your choice, Taylor Pollow couldn't get enough of the televised sport during the recent Beijing Olympics. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
