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Many people know
ping-pong. It's the game that is usually played
in the basement with an opponent, with plastic paddles
in hand that made the distinctive noises when a
ball was struck. A fun game it was, sort of like
playing T-ball with huge yellow plastic bats or
nerf football. But like those two familiar games,
ping-pong also has a real sport behind it.
Table Tennis can be classified as a major sport
worldwide, with millions of participants, major
tournaments(with its own superstars), and many other
things that make a sport truly a class of its own |
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As a sport that
emphasizes endurance and reflexes above simple size
and strength, people of all ages and genders can
play on an equal field. The equipment can be had
for a reasonable price, and the sport is played
indoors so year-round competition and practice is
possible. A game requires only two players at the
least, and typically lasts around 30 minutes, enabling
quick matches during breaks, etc.
Table tennis truly is a sport for the masses, and
its widespread adoption around the world is a testament
for its versatility. The United States has been
lagging behind Europe and Asia in per capita participation
of table tennis as a sport. With enough enthusiasm
and support, however, this intense and exciting
sport can succeed beside the old mainstays |
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