Table Tennis Trivia

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Which country is widely credited with inventing table tennis?

  1. England

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Table tennis originated in England in the late 19th century as an indoor version of lawn tennis.

What is the official name of the sport governed by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)?

  1. Table Tennis

  2. Ping Pong

  3. Whiff Whaff

  4. Bat and Ball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official name of the sport is Table Tennis, as recognized by the ITTF.

What is the maximum number of points a player can score in a single rally in table tennis?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In table tennis, a player can only score one point per rally.

What is the term used to describe a serve that hits the net and lands on the opponent's side?

  1. Let

  2. Net Serve

  3. Fault

  4. Ace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A serve that hits the net and lands on the opponent's side is called a 'Let' and the serve is replayed.

Which player holds the record for the most men's singles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships?

  1. Ma Long

  2. Jan-Ove Waldner

  3. Viktor Barna

  4. Guo Yuehua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ma Long holds the record for the most men's singles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships with five titles.

What is the name of the famous table tennis tournament held annually in Sweden?

  1. World Table Tennis Championships

  2. Swedish Open

  3. European Table Tennis Championships

  4. ITTF World Tour Grand Finals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Swedish Open is a prestigious table tennis tournament held annually in Sweden.

Which country has won the most men's team titles at the World Table Tennis Championships?

  1. China

  2. Sweden

  3. Hungary

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most men's team titles at the World Table Tennis Championships with 21 titles.

What is the name of the technique where a player hits the ball with the back of the racket?

  1. Backhand

  2. Forehand

  3. Chop

  4. Lob


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Backhand is the technique where a player hits the ball with the back of the racket.

What is the term used to describe a shot that goes over the net and lands on the opponent's side without bouncing?

  1. Lob

  2. Smash

  3. Drive

  4. Flip


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lob is a shot that goes over the net and lands on the opponent's side without bouncing.

Which country has won the most women's team titles at the World Table Tennis Championships?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most women's team titles at the World Table Tennis Championships with 21 titles.

What is the name of the technique where a player hits the ball with the side of the racket?

  1. Forehand

  2. Backhand

  3. Chop

  4. Lob


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Forehand is the technique where a player hits the ball with the side of the racket.

Which player holds the record for the most women's singles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships?

  1. Deng Yaping

  2. Wang Nan

  3. Zhang Yining

  4. Li Xiaoxia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deng Yaping holds the record for the most women's singles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships with four titles.

What is the term used to describe a shot that is hit with a lot of topspin, causing the ball to dip suddenly?

  1. Lob

  2. Smash

  3. Drive

  4. Flip


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Topspin is a shot that is hit with a lot of topspin, causing the ball to dip suddenly.

Which country has won the most mixed doubles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most mixed doubles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships with 19 titles.

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