As preparations continue for the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Lagos, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Vice President, Wahid Oshodi is optimistic that this year’s tournament will be highly rated among the Sport’s big names.

Oshodi assured that the event will also serve as a platform to test new initiatives aimed at developing young Nigerian table tennis talent.

“In terms of the WTT and other exciting festivals coming up in Lagos, every year we continue to evolve,” he said.

“We continue to try to develop new things, and this year, we have some exciting ideas we’re trying to work on.”

While specifics are yet to be announced, Oshodi highlighted the focus on supporting emerging players, with Nigerian star Aruna Quadri leading the efforts.

“We want to support a lot of the younger players coming through, and we’ll be doing a lot of work in this area led by Aruna Quadri.”

The event will also feature Sarah Anfo, who is expected to play her final match on the African continent before the Olympic Games next month.

“She’s been a great champion, a great worker for table tennis in Africa, and we’re very proud that she wants to choose Lagos to end her career,” Oshodi noted.