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Short swings are the most preferred by the professional players

Table tennis balls are not that hollow as many think; they are slightly pressurized with some gas

Players involve the entire body to produces powerful shots

Until 2000, the table tennis sport was played for 21 points; from 2000, the points were reduced to 11

In 2008, the sport launched team events. Team events mean a one-sided team that comprises both men and women

The international regulations state that the game’s sphere (ball) should have a mass of 2.7 grams

The most ball hammering record is 173 times in 60 seconds

According to the game rules, when the ball is dropped from a height of 30.5 cm, it should bounce within 24-26 cm

The net is 15.25 cm high while the ball’s diameter is 40 mm