Rebatenne carries nations’ hopes

Rebatenne is amongst the continent’s best as she eyes qualification to the ITTF World Champions. She left on Wednesday without the supporting staff due to budgetary constraints as she carried the nation’s hopes at the competition that began on Monday and is to conclude on Sunday.

The Nhabe Table Tennis Club player will begin her adventure this afternoon with eyes set on becoming the first local to secure a berth in the global competition. She was the only local player to qualify for the continental series after an impressive performance World Table Tennis Contender Series played in January in Durban, South Africa. Speaking to Mmegi Sport from Tunisia on Thursday, Rebatenne admitted to having nerves ahead of taking to the table this afternoon. “It has been an incredible experience filled with hard work, determination, and growth.