History and Development of Table Tennis - JSS2 Physical and health education Lesson Note
- Originated in England in the late 19th century as an indoor alternative to lawn tennis.
- Initially called "ping-pong," it quickly gained popularity as a recreational game.
- The name "table tennis" emerged to distinguish it from the trademarked term "ping-pong."
- Recognized as an Olympic sport in 1988, with its governing body, ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation), founded in 1926.
- Continues to evolve with changes in equipment, playing styles, and strategies.
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