## Quadri Aruna: The Nigerian Table Tennis Sensation
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**Introduction:**
Quadri Aruna is a Nigerian table tennis player who has made a name for himself on the international stage. Known for his exceptional skills and competitive spirit, Aruna is considered one of the top table tennis players in Africa and has consistently ranked among the world’s best. In this blog post, we delve into the career achievements, playing style, and major victories of this remarkable player.
**Career Achievements:**
* **2014 Commonwealth Games:** Gold medal in men’s singles and mixed doubles
* **2018 Commonwealth Games:** Gold medal in men’s singles, silver medal in men’s team, bronze medal in mixed doubles
* **2019 ITTF African Games:** Gold medal in men’s singles, gold medal in men’s team, silver medal in mixed doubles
* **2019 ITTF Men’s World Cup:** Quarter-finalist
* **Reached the round of 16 at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics**
* **Ranked as high as No. 14 in the ITTF World Rankings**
**Playing Style:**
Aruna’s playing style is characterized by his exceptional speed and agility. He is known for his quick reflexes, powerful forehand shots, and aggressive backhand flicks. Aruna is also a master of spin and deception, often using his unpredictable shots to outplay his opponents. His ability to generate sharp angles and control the pace of the game makes him a formidable adversary on the table.
**Major Victories:**
* **2014 International German Open:** Defeated reigning Olympic champion Zhang Jike
* **2016 ITTF African Championships:** Gold medal in men’s singles
* **2018 ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open:** Gold medal in men’s singles and mixed doubles
* **2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Oman Open:** Gold medal in men’s singles
* **2021 ITTF African Championships:** Gold medal in men’s singles, gold medal in men’s team
**Table Tennis Equipment Used by Quadri Aruna:**
* **Blade:** Victas V>15 Extra Special
* **Forehand Rubber:** Xiom Omega VII Tour
* **Backhand Rubber:** Xiom Omega VII Euro
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**Conclusion:**
Quadri Aruna is a true icon of Nigerian and African table tennis. His remarkable career achievements, exceptional playing style, and major victories have earned him international recognition and respect. As he continues to compete at the highest level, Aruna is undoubtedly cementing his legacy as one of the greatest table tennis players of his generation.
