Debut win in Russian league excites Quadri

Nigeria's table tennis star Aruna Quadri got his campaign in the Russian Premier League off to a flying start with three wins in his first three matches for his new club.

The 33-year-old teamed up with China's An Yan and Russian champions Alexander Shibaev to guide Fakel-Gazprom Orenburg to five straight wins to sit at the summit of the league table.

Quadri in a post-match reaction expressed his excitement following his debut while describing the Russian league as competitive.

“I am happy making my debut in Russia as the league to me is competitive because nothing is sure for you in any match. Even unranked players are difficult to play against in the league but my team has assembled a strong contingent that can withstand any team in the league.

“I won all my matches but it was not easy because most of my opponents are experienced players and they really came out to match us strength for strength.

“I am indeed delighted that my debut ended very well and the management of the team is happy with the team’s performance as they are not ready to surrender the title this year,” Aruna said as quoted by The PUNCH.

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