08 Jun 2020

This week’s Player Watch once again brings you the latest goings on in the world of table tennis with club transfer news and a look at what the athletes have been getting up to of late.

However, first we focus attentions on a subject which affects the world at large, and has been felt too within the table tennis community.

by Simon Daish

Players show their solidarity

Recent events in the United States have prompted millions of people to come together across the world in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

Players from the professional table tennis scene have also shown their support with many posting poignant messages and participating in ‘Blackout Tuesday’.

 

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#blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday

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#BlackOutTuesday 🖤🙏

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#blackouttuesday🖤

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The ITTF underlines its zero-tolerance policy against any form of discrimination.

 

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New homes for Jakub Dyjas and Hwang Minha

We have more club transfer news to update you on in this edition of Player Watch – this time it surrounds two players: Jakub Dyjas and Hwang Minha.

Representing TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen for the 2019-2020 campaign, Dyjas has announced a move closer to home with Polish side KS Dekorglass Działdowo. As for Hwang, the 21-year-old Korean is heading to the German Bundesliga, singing for ASV Grünwettersbach.

No time to rest

Training become a more and more a viability with each passing week for players based all over the world, the stars continue to work hard to reach their peak physique.

Minnie Soo Wai Yam has returned to the table after a two-month absence due to injury:

Kai Zhang appears to be back up to speed:

 

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Tough 2020, but still need to move on and enjoy ourselves. Hope everyone stays safe!

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While away from the table, Will Bayley has been embracing his inner-beast mode in the garden:

Enjoying the fresh air

After months of lockdown it’s refreshing to be able to spend more time outside and the Pros have been taking full advantage of the opportunity.

An all-round sports star, Sam Walker has making the most of the glorious weather by working on his golf swing:

 

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FORE!!!

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Natalia Partyka has been out and about again, this time she’s finding time to relax with a nice spot of camping:

From green surroundings to a sunny beach, Lim Jonghoon is living the high life:

 

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#🌊

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