Table Tennis Quiz

When was table tennis first introduced as an Olympic sport?

• 1988

• 1992

• 2000

• 2004

Which country is known as the birthplace of modern table tennis?

• Japan

• China

• England

• Germany

What is the standard height of a table tennis net?

• 12 inches

• 6 inches

• 15.25 cm

• 10 cm

How many points does a player need to win a game in table tennis?

• 15 points

• 11 points

• 21 points

• 9 points

Which material is commonly used to make table tennis balls?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

• Leather

What is the maximum number of serves allowed per player before switching in a game?

• 3 serves

• 5 serves

• 2 serves

• 4 serves

In playing doubles, where should the server serve the ball?

• Anywhere on the table

• To the right half of the opponent’s court

• To the left half of the opponent’s court

• Across the entire table

In playing single, what happens when the ball touches the net on a serve and lands in the correct service box?

• Point awarded to the server

• Point awarded to the receiver

• Let serve, replay the point

• Fault

He is considered the father of modern table tennis?

• Ivor Montagu

• Deng Yaping

• Jan-Ove Waldner

• Liu Guoliang

Which grip is commonly used by professional table tennis players?

• Penhold grip

• Claw grip

• Backhand grip

• Power grip