Table Tennis History and Facts Quiz
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Table Tennis History and Facts Quiz

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When did Table Tennis find a place in the modern Olympic games?

  • 1976
  • 2000
  • 1988 (correct)
  • 1950
  • When was the Table Tennis Association of India formed?

  • 1965
  • 1980
  • 1950
  • 1938 (correct)
  • What material should the Table Tennis ball be made of?

  • Rubber
  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Celluloide or similar plastic material (correct)
  • What is the weight of the table tennis ball?

    <p>2.7 grm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a player's freehand touches the playing surface when the ball is in play?

    <p>The player loses a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of the table tennis ball?

    <p>40 M.M.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a player strikes the ball out of turn in a doubles game?

    <p>The opposing team gets a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many services are allowed after a deuce in table tennis?

    <p>Two services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Table Tennis in Olympics

    • Table Tennis was introduced in the modern Olympic games in 1988.

    Indian Table Tennis Association

    • The Table Tennis Association of India was formed in 1938.

    Table Tennis Ball Specifications

    • The table tennis ball should be made of celluloid or a plastic material with similar characteristics.
    • The weight of the table tennis ball is 2.7 grams.
    • The diameter of the table tennis ball is 40 mm.

    Game Rules

    • If a player's freehand touches the playing surface when the ball is in play, it is considered a foul.
    • If a player strikes the ball out of turn in a doubles game, it is considered a fault.
    • After a deuce in table tennis, players are allowed two services each.

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    Test your knowledge of table tennis history and facts with this quiz! From its origins as a variation of lawn tennis to its inclusion in the modern Olympic games, this sport has a fascinating journey. Challenge yourself with questions about the game's spread across Europe and Asia, its popularity, and more.

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