Macao, China | September 9, 2025 — Nigeria’s table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, will today begin his quest for glory at the WTT Champions Macao 2025 as he faces Chinese wild card entrant, Huang Youzheng, in the men’s singles opener at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
Aruna, Africa’s top-ranked player and a consistent presence on the global stage, enters the tournament with high expectations following a strong run in recent international competitions. The Nigerian is looking to improve his world ranking while challenging some of the sport’s biggest names in Macao.
The 2025 edition of the WTT Champions tournament has drawn elite players from across the globe, with China fielding a strong contingent of top-ranked stars and rising prospects. Aruna’s clash against Huang is expected to test his tactical discipline and experience against the youthful exuberance of the host nation’s player.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, officials from the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation expressed confidence in Aruna’s ability to advance deep into the tournament, stressing that his presence continues to inspire the next generation of African table tennis players.
The WTT Champions Macao 2025 will run throughout the week, with winners securing crucial points that count toward world rankings and qualification for future championships.