## Quadri Aruna: The Nigerian Table Tennis Star
**Quadri Aruna** is a Nigerian table tennis player who is currently ranked 15th in the world by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). He is the first African to reach the quarterfinals of the World Championships, and he has won multiple medals at the African Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
**Early Life and Career**
Quadri Aruna was born on August 9, 1988, in Oyo State, Nigeria. He began playing table tennis at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of the Nigerian national team. In 2005, he made his international debut at the African Championships, where he won a bronze medal in the team event.
**Major Victories**
Quadri Aruna has had a successful career, winning numerous medals at major international tournaments. Some of his most notable victories include:
* Gold medal in the men’s singles event at the 2014 African Championships
* Silver medal in the men’s singles event at the 2015 African Games
* Bronze medal in the men’s singles event at the 2016 World Championships
* Gold medal in the men’s doubles event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
* Silver medal in the men’s singles event at the 2019 African Games
**Playing Style**
Quadri Aruna is known for his aggressive and attacking style of play. He is a powerful forehand hitter and has a wide range of shots. He is also a very good defender and is able to retrieve even the most difficult shots.
**Equipment**
Quadri Aruna uses the following equipment:
* **Blade:** Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
* **Forehand rubber:** Butterfly Tenergy 05
* **Backhand rubber:** Butterfly Tenergy 64
[Image of Quadri Aruna in action]
**Links to Table Tennis Equipment**
* [Butterfly Timo Boll ALC Blade](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Timo-ALC-Table-Blade/dp/B002K8KFBG)
* [Butterfly Tenergy 05 Forehand Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Tenergy-05-Forehand-Black/dp/B005GDKL9W)
* [Butterfly Tenergy 64 Backhand Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Tenergy-64-Backhand-Black/dp/B005GDKL8K)
**Conclusion**
Quadri Aruna is one of the most successful table tennis players in Africa. He has won multiple medals at major international tournaments and is ranked among the top 15 players in the world. His aggressive and attacking style of play has made him a fan favorite and has inspired a new generation of table tennis players in Nigeria and around the world.
