Quadri Aruna, the famous Nigerian table tennis player. He is one of Africa’s greatest table tennis stars and has achieved several historic milestones in the sport.
Key Achievements of Quadri Aruna
- First African to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympics (Rio 2016) – He made history by reaching the quarterfinals at the 2016 Olympic Games, the first African to do so in table tennis.
- 2021: First African to reach the Top 10 in ITTF World Rankings – He became the first African table tennis player to be ranked among the world’s Top 10 players by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
- Multiple-time African Champion – He has won the African Cup, African Games, and other continental tournaments multiple times.
- 2022: ITTF World Cup Semi-finalist – Another groundbreaking achievement for an African player in world table tennis.
- Commonwealth Games Medalist – He has won medals for Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games, further proving his dominance.
Quadri Aruna is known for his explosive playing style, speed, and powerful forehand. His success has inspired many young African athletes to pursue table tennis at the highest level.
