Who is Quadri Aruna?

Quadri Akinade Aruna is a professional Nigerian table tennis player and the first African player to be ranked in the world’s top 10. He also plays for TTC RhönSprudel Maberzell Fulda in the German Bundesliga Table Tennis.

Quadri Aruna’s Early Life and Education

Aruna was born on August 9, 1988, in Oyo State, Nigeria. He attended Oba Adeyemi High School in Oyo State. Quadri also represented the school, Oyo East LGA, and Oyo State at several table tennis competitions.

Quadri Aruna’s Career

He represented Nigeria in table tennis at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals in 2016. As the first African player to break into the world’s top 10, he showcased his prowess at the 2014 World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals.

In the 2017 ITTF World Challenge Bulgaria Open, he made it to the semi-finals but narrowly lost to the eventual winner, Dimitrij Ovtcharov. Known for his dominant forehand style, he is sponsored by Gewo.

His achievements include being ranked 30th globally in 2014, being named the ITTF Star Player of the Year, and contributing to Nigeria’s bronze win at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

In 2021, he made it to the quarter-finals at the WTT Contender event in WTT Doha, where he faced Lin Yun-Ju. Despite saving four match points, he ultimately lost 3-1. On the other hand, Quadri reached the quarter-finals at the World Table Tennis Championships in Houston but was defeated 2-4 by Sweden’s Truls.

Quadri Aruna’s Personal Life

Quadri Aruna is currently married to a table tennis player whose name is yet to be known.

FAQs

How old is Quadri Aruna?

Aruna was born on August 9, 1988, and is currently 35.

Which State is Aruna Quadri from?

Quadri hails from Oyo State, in the Western part of Nigeria.

Is Aruna Quadri married?

Quadri Aruna is currently married to a table tennis player whose name is yet to be known.

Which club does Aruna Quadri play for?

He plays for TTC RhönSprudel Maberzell Fulda in the German Bundesliga Table Tennis.

What is Aruna Quadri’s Net Worth?

The table tennis player’s net worth is currently unknown.

Conclusion

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