Table Tennis
Highlights
It made its debut at the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games. Studies show that the practice of this sport improves reaction time, eye-hand coordination, concentration and memory.
It is played on a rectangular table. Players use wooden rackets and plastic balls with a diameter of 40 mm and a weight of 2.7 grams. Each match lasts one hour. The service is rotary after two points where the ball must be thrown at least 16 cm high.
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USA's table tennis men’s team wins gold at Lima 2019 at the National Sports Village – VIDENA
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Athletes from Puerto Rico made it to the podium at the Lima 2019 table tennis competition after winning the final held at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
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Men’s teams from Argentina, USA, Brazil and Puerto Rico reach the podium and won silver, gold and bronze medals at the National Sports Village – VIDENA during the Lima 2019 Games.
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The women’s teams from Brazil, Puerto Rico, USA and Canada taking a selfie with their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
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Bruna Takahashi from Brazil waiting for the perfect time to strike during the Lima 2019 table tennis competition held at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
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Jessica Yamada and Caroline Kumahara from Brazil celebrating a point vs. Melanie Díaz and Daniely Ríos from Puerto Rico during Lima 2019 table tennis competition held at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
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Brazilian athlete Jessica Yamada jumping to hit the ball during the women’s table tennis final held at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
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Brazilian Bruna Takahashi hits the ball during the Lima 2019 table tennis final vs. Puerto Rico held at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
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USA's table tennis men’s team wins gold at Lima 2019 at the National Sports Village – VIDENA
Copyright Eugenio Savio / News Services Lima 2019.
Athletes from Puerto Rico made it to the podium at the Lima 2019 table tennis competition after winning the final held at the National Sports Village – VIDENA.
Copyright Eugenio Savio / News Services Lima 2019.
