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Dimitrij Ovtcharov, the esteemed German table tennis champion, is poised to grace Nigeria with his presence for the second time. Despite not securing the men’s singles crown at the inaugural WTT Contender Lagos in 2023, Ovtcharov, ranked 14th globally, is determined to triumph in the upcoming 2024 tournament. The event is scheduled to unfold from June 19 to 23 at the esteemed Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall within the Teslim Balogun Stadium.. More >>

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  • by Nathiyaah Sakthimogan
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