The Exciting World of Table Tennis: From Origins to Olympic Dominance

Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a fast-paced and highly competitive sport played on a small court with a net in the middle. Players use paddles with sandwich rubber to control the ball and add spin or speed. Originating in Victorian England, table tennis has gained worldwide popularity and became an Olympic event in 1988. China is the dominant force in the sport, consistently winning gold medals in international competitions.