Quadri Aruna Advances to Africa’s Top Table Tennis Ranking

Quadri Aruna has overtaken Omar Assar to become Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player, now placed 18th globally with 1,290 points. Despite being a runner-up at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, Aruna’s strong performances at WTT events propelled him ahead of Assar, who has dropped to 19th. In the women’s category, Hana Goda remains the top-ranked player in Africa, with Dina Meshref in second place.

Quadri Aruna of Nigeria has ascended to the position of Africa’s leading table tennis player, surpassing Egypt’s Omar Assar. According to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings released, Aruna now occupies the 18th spot globally, accruing a total of 1,290 points—an advancement of one position from prior rankings.

This notable achievement is particularly impressive given that Aruna was a runner-up at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup. His remarkable performances in various World Table Tennis (WTT) tournaments throughout the current year contributed significantly to his rising status in the rankings.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aruna is the sole African male table tennis player to reach the semifinals of the WTT Contender in Doha, mirroring his semifinal success earlier in 2023. This accomplishment has positioned him ahead of Assar, who recently won the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup and consequently fell from 17th to 19th place, now holding 1,250 points.

In the women’s rankings, Egypt’s Hana Goda maintained her prominence by keeping her top position in Africa, moving up to 26th in the Week 12 ITTF rankings. Meanwhile, Dina Meshref, also from Egypt, has not moved from her 33rd ranking, securing her position as the second-best female player in Africa.

Globally, Wang Chuqin from China remains the second-best player, while his compatriot Lin Shidong retains the top position. Japanese athlete Tomokazu Harimoto now ranks third overall after a semifinal finish in Chongqing, dethroning Liang Jingkun. In the women’s rankings, the top five players are unchanged, with China’s Sun Yingsha firmly at the top following her victory at the WTT Champions Chongqing title.

In conclusion, Quadri Aruna has achieved a significant milestone by becoming Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player, overtaking Omar Assar. His consistent performances in international tournaments, particularly within the WTT framework, underline his rising stature in the sport. The continual dominance of Egyptian players in the women’s category further emphasizes the competitive landscape of table tennis in Africa.

Original Source: nannews.ng