Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna has been handed a daunting task in the WTT Champions Chongqing 2025, as he faces off against World No. 2 Wang Chuqin of China in the round of 32. The highly anticipated clash is set to take place on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the $800,000 prize money tournament.
Aruna, a seasoned competitor, will rely on his experience and tactical versatility to take on the formidable Chinese player. Chuqin, backed by his impressive record and home crowd support, will aim to dictate the tempo of the match.
The Nigerian star has had a promising start to the season, finishing second at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup in Tunisia, where he lost to arch-rival Omar Assar in the final. Aruna will be looking to build on this momentum as he faces the challenging task of overcoming Chuqin.
Other top players competing in the WTT Champions Chongqing 2025 include Omar Assar, who will face German pen-holder Dan Qiu in the first round, and Egyptian stars Hana Goda and Dina Meshref. Goda will face South Korea’s Shun Yubin in a thrilling encounter, while Meshref takes on Korean star Kim Nayeong.
The WTT Champions Chongqing 2025 promises to deliver electrifying action, with 32 men’s and women’s singles players competing for glory. The tournament runs from March 11 to 16, with the top players in the world vying for the coveted title.