Quadri’s ITTF World Championship run ends in Round 8

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 28, 2021 | 12:12 PM GMT

The fairytale run of Nigerian table tennis legend Aruna Quadri at the ITTF World Chmpionship in USA has been halted.

Quadri lost in the quarter-finals to Sweden’s Truls Moregard 4-2 (13-11,11-8, 2-11, 11-4, 12-14, 11-7).

Aruna, had already made history by becoming the first player from Africa to feature in the last eight when he beat another Swede Kristian Karlsson in round two.

But the 19-year-old Moregard showed a mind of steel and grit to book a place in the Semi-Finals.

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Sober
Afterwards the Nigerian took to his Instagram handle and sounded philosophical in defeat.

“Gave my heart and soul.

It was not meant to be.

It was not my day.

Thank you all for the support,” he said.

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Despite his ouster, Quadri has become an African legend who has made the continent proud with his aggressive playing style.

His stellar performance at this tournament will surely see him rise in the ITTF rankings.

At 36 years, Quadri might be getting closer to dropping his tennis bat.

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Quadri’s ITTF World Championship run ends in Round 8

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.