Nigeria, July 28 -- Hot on the heels of the WTT Contender, Lagos once again finds itself at the heart of African table tennis, this time as the host of the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships, which officially served off on Sunday, 27 July at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.

With over 150 athletes from over 18 African countries, the stage is set for a high-octane display of future stars across 16 events, including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team categories.

Speaking at the official press briefing, ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi expressed confidence in the next generation of African talent, highlighting the rising level of play across the continent.

"I'm thrilled that we'll witness such high-level pla...