Table tennis began in England as a leisure activity among the upper class, using books as nets and everyday objects as paddles.
The International Table Tennis Federation was founded, establishing official rules and organizing global competitions.
Asian players revolutionized the sport with new techniques, speed, and spin-based gameplay.
Table tennis became an official Olympic sport, increasing its global recognition and competitiveness.
Today, table tennis is one of the fastest sports in the world, combining strategy, reflexes, and advanced technology.