Did you know table tennis was banned in the Soviet Union from 1930 to 1950. The sport was believed to be harmful to the eyes.
Did you know that early table tennis paddles were normally made of cork, cardboard, or wood, and covered with cloth, leather or sandpaper.
Did you know a modern table tennis match at the elite level lasts on the average about 30 minutes. Top players often smash the ball at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
How many balls can two players hit back and forth in 60 seconds? The current record is 173 set by Jackie Bellinger and Lisa Lomas in 1993
A modern table is 9 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 2.5 feet high. The net is 6 inches high.
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