Ping-pong players fight for national team spots

The tournament is part of BTTA’s preparations for the World Table Tennis Championships to be played in July. Four places are up for grabs in each of the men and women’s categories.

Speaking to Mmegi Sport on Thursday, BTTA president, Kudzanani Motswagole said the association has scrapped hand-picking for the national team as players have to prove themselves on the table.  “The issue of coaches hand-picking players is a thing of the past. Players have to get into the nationals via performances. This is a national team we are talking about, so we need the best players. The best will have more wins hence we are having these selection tournaments, it will start with the round one on the weekend,” Motswagole said.