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Top Table Tennis players in Bangladesh of All Time
There are many big stars in other sports besides cricket and football. They have been shining in their own field silently. Here we will talk about those big stars of a small game, Table Tennis. Usually, Table Tennis players don’t get highlights like other big games. But they are silently representing Bangladesh in international arenas.
We have listed the top Bangladeshi table tennis players of all time. We have considered both retired and current players while making this list.
Zobera Rahman Linu
Zobera Rahman Linu is considered the Queen of table tennis in Bangladesh. She dominated the women’s table tennis section for more than two decades. This athlete has taken herself to a unique height and has spread Bangladesh’s name in the world. Furthermore, Linu won the National Championship 18 times, which led her to the Guinness Book of the World record.
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Linu started her national career at the age of 12 in 1977 and became the national champion. After that, she won the championship 16 times from 1979 to 2011. Besides, she also won table tennis three times in Bangladesh games in 1988, 92, and 96.
Due to her outstanding performance and contribution to table tennis, Zobera Rahman Linu won many awards throughout his career. She holds more than 150 table tennis championship awards from different countries.
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How to become a professional table tennis player in Bangladesh: An overall guideline
In the era of football and cricket, table tennis (TT), also known as ping pong, seems to be losing its appeal, though it did not have any sort of popularity. Currently, you may see the madness for table tennis in the university common rooms. Other than that, you will hardly see a TT professional player except a few who want to play in the national and international tournaments. This article will focus on those players who want to grow themselves as professionals. We will discuss becoming a professional table tennis player in Bangladesh.
Important factors to consider to become a professional table tennis player
You cannot become a superstar player overnight. Years of practice and experience can make your path clear. However, there are some other factors you need to consider to become a table tennis player.
Physical attributes
Good physical attributes are necessary, which include power, fitness, agility, speed, balance, and more. You can get all of them through training.
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Early inception
If anyone aims to be a professional player, starting practicing at a very young age is highly beneficial. Because at a young age, players can concentrate more than in the older. However, if you are a parent and want to build your child as a table tennis player, you may follow this.
Regular practice
There is a proverb, “practice makes a man perfect.” A regular and large quantity of practice is necessary to become a professional player. Nevertheless, it is necessary for all types of sports.
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Practice against high-level opposition
Whenever you practice against someone who is better than you, you will certainly develop your playing skill. So, always aim to get a high-level partner.
Professional set-up
Always try to practice in a professional set-up. It will give you enough confidence for the tournaments, and you will not feel nervous when playing in the big tournaments.
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