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Ghana’s national table tennis star Hilda Agbottah, with the support of the International Table Tennis Federation-Foundation / Table Tennis United, is scheduled to observe World Table Tennis Day with a tournament on April 6. .
World Table Tennis Day is celebrated around the world to highlight the importance and positive impact of playing table tennis, as well as the use of sport as a tool for individual and economic development.
Over 100 young players are billed to participate in the highly anticipated and packed event that is scheduled to take place in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
According to Hilda, giving back to her community has been one of her top priorities.
“I chose to celebrate Table Tennis Day this year with the people of the Eastern Region because that is where I started my career and I would like to share the benefits and opportunities of table tennis with the people there,” he said.
He added that playing table tennis has offered him huge opportunities both locally and internationally despite the challenges.
“Through table tennis, I have been able to gain admission to study at the University of Cape Coast, play for the national team in local and international competitions and also traveled all over the world. So I will always be grateful for playing table tennis. table. “, Hilda expressed.
However, he encouraged young people to keep working hard to achieve their goal and dissuade them from some social vices.
“I want to advise young people, especially those in New Juaben, not to get involved in immoral activities, but to focus on education and sports because it is key to helping each individual reach greater heights,” he advised.
Hilda again expressed her gratitude for the support in celebrating this year’s event.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), the President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, the New Juaben Table Tennis Club (NJTTC), and to the CEO of PotSports Athlete Management, Mr. William Asare and all for supporting this initiative, “he said.
She revealed that due to the covid-19 pandemic, security measures and protocols would be implemented to ensure a successful and effective World Table Tennis Day event.
Table tennis rubber sheets, balls and other supplies will be available.
Hilda, with extensive knowledge and experience in table tennis, was recently awarded a white referee badge and currently also ranks fourth in the senior national team.
