LAGOS, Nigeria – Canaan Table Tennis Champion, Hope Udoaka, is set to make waves at the ongoing National Table Tennis Championship organized by the Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA) and the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF).
The highly anticipated tournament doubles as the 10th edition of the ELICRIS Cups National Table Tennis Top 32 Invitational Championship, a premier event in the nation's sporting calendar.
The championship which takes place at the iconic Sir Chief Molade Okoya Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, draws the nation's finest table tennis talents with Players arriving last Sunday, December 22, 2024, for the three-day event, with matches commencing on Monday, December 23, and set to culminate on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
This year's competition features both the Men's Singles and Women's Singles categories, contested in two divisions: the Open category and the Under-19 (U-19) category. A total of 64 elite players—32 men and 32 women—have been invited, with reserves also present to ensure a seamless competition.
The tournament structure comprises two stages: a group stage played in a round-robin format, followed by an intense knockout phase. Matches in the group stage and the early knockout rounds are played over five games, while the semi-final and final matches are decided in a best-of-seven format.
The event has garnered attention for its high level of organization and competition, with sponsors and stakeholders expressing their support for the growth of table tennis in Nigeria.
It is in the height of all these that Hope Udoaka is expected to showcase the skill and determination that have made her a household name in the sport, representing both Cross River State and Nigeria on the national stage.
As the championship progresses, fans and enthusiasts eagerly await the crowning of the tournament's champions, a fitting end to what promises to be a thrilling display of talent and sportsmanship.
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