Table Tennis, also known as “Ping Pong”, is believed to have begun life in Victorian Britain where it became the game of fun for the Upper Classes. 1901 saw a breakthrough in the game when a link was made to celluloid balls and table tennis. The modern table tennis racket was also invented in 1901 [...]
The sport of table tennis has been encouraging new players, creating Olympic champions, and inspiring crowds of eager spectators for many many years, though few know the true history of the how the sport began, developed, and became what it is today. Below, is a brief digestible history of the sport of table tennis, that [...]
Table tennis was introduced to the USA when Parker Brothers bought the trademark of English manufacturer J. Jaques & Son Ltd after 1901. The name “Ping Pong” was used to describe the English game of table tennis when he played with high-end, Jaques-branded equipment. Today, however, the sport is officially recognized as table tennis, but [...]