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Article: A "Racquet" Heard 'Round the World.(the interntional popularity of table tennis)(Brief Article)
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- Parks & Recreation
- Article date:
- September 1, 2000
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What weighs 2.5 grams and can travel at speeds over 100 mph? No, it's not the summer mosquito in your backyard.
What sport is played by more than 18 million Americans and is the most popular racquet sport worldwide? No, it's not tennis.
What activity once recorded 173 "hits" in 60 seconds? No, it's not the banner ad on your homepage.
Give up?
All the answers can be found within the game of table tennis. Yes, that's right: "ping- pong" (the name "ping-pong"[TM] is trademarked by game-maker Parker Brothers). But don't use that word around those who take the game seriously--a ball can travel at speeds over 100 mph. More than 18 million ...