He had put his paddle down only momentarily so he could raise the flag aloft after realising his childhood dream to become Olympic table tennis champion. However, in a moment of absurd misfortune, ...

* There are five events - singles and team tournaments for both men and women and a new mixed doubles competition. * Paddlers compete in a knockout format. Each match consists of a best-of-seven ...

A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha. By Hannah Beech In a near-empty venue in a near ...