The draw for the table tennis events at the Paris 2024 Olympics has presented a challenging path for Team Nigeria representatives.
Nigeria’s top player, Aruna Quadri, received a bye in the Opening Round but faces a tough opponent in the Round of 64.
He will compete against Romania’s Edouard Lonescu, who previously defeated Quadri 3-2 during the semi-finals of the European Champions League. This encounter will mark their second meeting in any competition.
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In the men’s singles, Olajide Omotayo is set for a difficult match against Iran’s Noshad Alamiyan.
In the women’s singles, Offiong Edem will square off against Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi, while debutant Fatimo Bello will face a significant challenge against Jia Nana Yuan, a Chinese-born French player.
Should Aruna Quadri advance past Lonescu, he will encounter the world number one, Wang Chuqin, in the Round of 32.
