Saka Suraju Returns to Compete at 2026 ITTF Africa Championships
Saka Suraju, a veteran table tennis player, is set to return to the continental spotlight at the 2026 ITTF Africa Championships in Tangier, Morocco, scheduled from October 18 to 26. This marks his first appearance representing Congo Brazzaville in ten years, having last competed at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
At 50, Suraju remains a formidable competitor, known for his powerful forehand and deceptive serves. He expressed his determination to compete at a high level, stating that age is just a number in table tennis.
Suraju's recent performance at the 2025 Central African Regional Championships, where he reached the quarterfinals, showcased his resilience. His legacy includes being the only male singles player since 1968 to win the African Table Tennis Championships for a nation other than Egypt or Nigeria, achieving this in 2008.
For the upcoming championships, he will join fellow veteran Saheed Idowu and rising star Pena Chelvy in Congo Brazzaville's three-man team.
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