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Oyo-born Tennis Star, Aruna Quadri Sponsors Six Table Tennis Talents for NTTF Championships



Oyo-born Aruna Quadri has sponsored six table tennis players with kits for the 2021 NTTF National Championships

In an audio message by Aruna, the athlete said the gesture was borne out of his desire to groom more top players like himself.

“I am using this opportunity to thank the table tennis family for their support in this trying time and to urge us to stay safe as we continue to fight this pandemic globally. In my usual way of giving back to the society as well as supporting new talents in Nigeria and I will be supporting some players at the 2021 NTTF National Championships and I wish all the players the best of luck and let the tournament begin,” the Portugal-based star said.

Speaking during the presentation in Lagos on Monday, the Chairman of ITTF Nomination Committee, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, said Aruna has become a shining light in table tennis with his gesture toward young players in the country and urged other top players to take a cue from him.


Oshodi also announced the four new players who distinguished themselves during the National Championship would also benefit from Aruna’s gesture during the grand finale on Saturday, May 22.



World number one in U-13 Musa Mustapha and his sibling, Mustapha Mustapha from Borno State as well as Kabirat Ayoola of Oyo State and Aishat Rabiu were the four cadet players that will be kitted by Aruna for one year.

The duo of Taiwo Mati and Azeez Solanke got renewal for their kits sponsorship for another year.



A delighted Mati commended Aruna for the support while promising to continue to work harder to emulate the African champion.

Other players that have benefited from Aruna’s kits sponsorship include Sukurat Aiyelabegan (Kwara), Muiz Olanrewaju (Oyo), Nurudeen Hassan (Lagos), Olajide Omotayo (Lagos), Fatimo Bello (Lagos), Abdulahi Afolabi (Lagos), Taiwo Balogun (Lagos), Ademola Abiola (Oyo) and Tobi Falana (Kwara).

Also, Paralympics debutants – Isau Ogunkunle (Ogun) and Faith Obazuaye (Delta) have benefited as well.

Each player is expected to get two pairs of rubbers, blade, t-shirts, shorts, tracksuits, shoes, socks, towels, bat case, backpack, and cap.

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