I WONDER - Is Table Tennis The Same As Ping Pong?

Table tennis, also known as Ping Pong in China, is one of the fastest-moving indoor sports globally. It ranks third in participation after soccer and cricket. The name 'Ping Pong' is derived from the sound the ball makes when it hits the racquet. In China, table tennis is a national sport, and Chinese players are considered the best worldwide.

What is another name for table tennis, especially in China?

• Racquetball

• Squash

• Badminton

• Ping Pong

Which sport ranks first in terms of global participation?

• Cricket

• Table Tennis

• Soccer

• Basketball

What is the origin of the name 'Ping Pong'?

• The sound of the ball hitting the table

• The sound of the ball hitting the racquet

• The sound of the ball hitting the net

• The sound of the ball bouncing on the floor

Which country recognizes table tennis as a national sport?

• India

• China

• South Korea

• Japan

How are Chinese table tennis players viewed on the global stage?

• As underdogs

• As average players

• As beginners

• As the best in the world