By The Whistler On Jul 26, 2025
Denmark’s Anders Lind turned last year’s disappointment into triumph by capturing the men’s singles gold at the 2025 World Table Tennis Contender Lagos.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto dethroned defending champion Sreeja Akula of India to claim the women’s singles crown on Saturday, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos Nigeria.
Lind delivered a stellar performance to defeat Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar 4-1 (11-4, 13-11, 10-12, 13-11, 11-7), thrilling the Lagos crowd with his precision and power.
In the women’s singles final, Hashimoto showcased her trademark defensive prowess to overcome Akula 4-1 (11-7, 11-3, 11-4, 9-11, 13-11), securing her place atop the podium.
South Korea’s Kim Nayeong and Ryu Hanna emerged victorious in the women’s doubles, edging Egypt’s Hana Goda and Dina Meshref in a gripping 3-2 final.
India retained their men’s doubles title with a new pairing, as Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Akash Pal swept past France’s Leo De Nodrest and Jules Rolland 3-0 (11-9, 11-4, 11-9) in a commanding display.
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