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China launches full-strength squad at Doha World Table Tennis Championships

Sun Yingshan, 2025 World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, Qatar Photo: VCG The 2025 World Table Tennis Championships are underway in Doha, Qatar, from Saturday to May 25, with the Chinese national team fielding its strongest lineup. Over the first two …

Sports News | Manika Batra Moves to Second Round of ITTF World Table Tennis Championships

Doha [Qatar], May 18 (ANI): Former Commonwealth Games champion table-tennis star Manika Batra marched into the second round of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha on Sunday. The world number 46 got the better of Nigeria's Fatimo Bello, …

Wang Chuqin reaches second round at World Table Tennis Championships

Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot against Nandan Naresh of the USA in a men's singles first round match at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2025. /Xinhua Wang Chuqin of …

Wang Chuqin romps into second round at table tennis worlds

DOHA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- China's world No. 2 Wang Chuqin delivered a commanding performance, defeating American Nandan Naresh at the men's singles first round of the world table tennis championships on Saturday night. Wang controlled the match …

No sweat as Sun Yingsha advances at table tennis worlds

DOHA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha made light work of a low-ranked Ukrainian opponent as China opened its title campaign at two venues for the World Table Tennis Championships on Saturday. The world's top-ranked player cruised past No. 216 Veronika …

Nigeria’s Domestic Olympics: Ogun Welcomes National Talent For Sports Festival

May 18, (THEWILL) – The 22nd National Sports Festival commenced on May 16 in Ogun State, Nigeria, and will conclude on May 30. This biennial event, often described as Nigeria’s domestic equivalent to the Olympic Games, brings together athletes, coaches, …

ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025: Manika Batra to Lead 11-member Indian Team

New Delhi [India] May 17: Manika Batra will lead an 11-member strong Indian team at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025, which starts in Doha, Qatar, from Saturday, according to Olympics.com. The World Table Tennis Championships 2025 …

Feature: German table tennis rookie Annett Kaufmann feels burden of having to replace Timo Boll

by Oliver Trust BERLIN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- With German table tennis icon Timo Boll stepping away from the international stage at the age of 44, 18-year-old Annett Kaufmann is emerging as a new face of the sport in Germany. "I understand the desire of …

Award-winning Bradford table tennis legend eyes fitting farewell in Los Angeles

Having dropped out of the GB Para table tennis set up after shoulder surgery, Bierley’s Oye, who contracted polio aged two, is on the comeback trail. “I am training with the GB team in Sheffield four days a week now and my eyes are set on Los Angeles 2028 …

ITTF chief Sorling outlines vision for global table tennis

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Seeking her second term as International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) president, Petra Sorling has outlined her vision for the sport's development in the coming years, especially after the inclusion of the mixed team event …

Sports News | Historic Year for Female Olympic Leaders Sees Table Tennis President Face Election Challenge

Geneva, May 16 (AP) Ahead of the IOC's first female president formally taking over next month, one of the few women leading an Olympic sport faces an election challenge. The International Table Tennis Federation's president since 2021, Petra …

Doha aims to set new benchmarks at World Table Tennis Championships

Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani inspected the venue in Lusail ahead of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships. Doha: The attention of the global table tennis fraternity will turn to Doha when it hosts world's …

Historic year for female Olympic leaders sees table tennis president face election challenge

GENEVA (AP) — Ahead of the IOC’s first female president formally taking over next month, one of the few women leading an Olympic sport faces an election challenge. The International Table Tennis Federation’s president since 2021, Petra Sörling, is in a May …

Olympics-LA 2028 Games venue for table tennis is too small-ITTF President

BERLIN (Reuters) -The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics table tennis venue is too small for the needs of the sport amid a growing global popularity, said the head of the International Table Tennis Federation Petra Soerling on Thursday. The table tennis competition …

'Stone' Steps Up: Lin Shidong rolls past Pitchford in world championship debut

by sportswriters Cao Jianjie and Wang Zijiang DOHA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Top-ranked Chinese Lin Shidong is aiming to carve his name as world champion after defeating English veteran Liam Pitchford at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Sunday. …

QOC President reviews preparations for World Table Tennis Championships Doha 2025

Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani toured Thursday the Lusail Sports Hall, to check on preparations to host the World Table Tennis Championships Doha 2025, which will be held from May 17 to 25. …

Historic year for female Olympic leaders sees table tennis president face election challenge

Q&A: IOC’s Ilario Corna, OBS’ Yiannis Exarchos on use of AI at Olympic Games

Ilario Corna, the International Olympic Committee Chief Technology and Information Officer, and Yiannis Exarchos, Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) CEO, recently discussed AI’s involvement in the Olympic Games in separate interviews. The IOC launched the …

Table Tennis Association releases squad for Regional 5

The Table Tennis Association has released the squad for the upcoming Regional 5 games, scheduled to start in the second week of July in Namibia. The Table Tennis Association, in conjunction with the Malawi Olympic Committee, conducted a final squad …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …