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From the Kitchen Line to the Red Carpet: Timothée Chalamet’s Table Tennis Epic Sparks Oscar Buzz

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While we usually spend our time analyzing the mental game on the court, today we’re looking at how table tennis is taking over the big screen. The 2026 awards season has officially kicked off, and the biggest story in Hollywood right now is Timothée Chalamet’s massive win at the Critics Choice Awards. Chalamet has surged … Continue reading From the Kitchen Line to the Red Carpet: Timothée Chalamet’s Table Tennis Epic Sparks Oscar Buzz

Quand les Favoris Tombent : Ce que les Récents « Upsets » nous Enseignent Vraiment

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La récente saison internationale a été marquée par plusieurs surprises majeures dans les tableaux de simples messieurs et dames, des faits confirmés par les publications officielles de l'ITTF et du World Table Tennis. Ces résultats ne sont plus des exceptions : à mon sens, ils illustrent une évolution profonde du tennis de table mondial. L'écart … Continue reading Quand les Favoris Tombent : Ce que les Récents « Upsets » nous Enseignent Vraiment

When Favorites Fall: What Recent Upsets Really Teach Us

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The recent international season has been marked by several major upsets in Men's and Women's Singles, facts confirmed by official ITTF and World Table Tennis publications. These results are no longer exceptions: in my opinion, they illustrate a profound evolution in global table tennis. The gap between favorites and outsiders is narrowing considerably, and the … Continue reading When Favorites Fall: What Recent Upsets Really Teach Us

Chengdu 2025 et la “Roadmap” de l’ITTF : Il est temps de lire entre les lignes

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Par Thierry Verviers On voit souvent passer les communiqués de l’ITTF avec des mots très corporatifs : "gouvernance", "stabilité", "bidding pour 2027". C’est facile de scroller et de se dire que ça se passe dans des bureaux loin de nos gymnases. Pourtant, la rencontre de Chengdu la semaine dernière envoie un message très clair si … Continue reading Chengdu 2025 et la “Roadmap” de l’ITTF : Il est temps de lire entre les lignes

Chengdu and the ITTF Roadmap: Time to Read Between the Lines

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By Thierry Verviers We often see ITTF press releases scroll by containing very corporate buzzwords: "governance," "stability," "bidding for 2027." It’s easy to just scroll past and tell yourself that this happens in offices far removed from our gyms. However, the meeting in Chengdu last week sends a very clear message if you take the … Continue reading Chengdu and the ITTF Roadmap: Time to Read Between the Lines