LIFE: Aruna Quadri, The Outstanding Table-tennis Star

Quadri Aruna is a Nigerian table tennis player who was born on August 9, 1988, in Oyo, Nigeria. He represented Nigeria in the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals in the latter.

Aruna is recognized for his forehand-focused playing style, which has resulted in numerous victories. He is a player who is sponsored by Joola.

He is married to another table tennis player named Ganiyat Aruna and they are blessed with two children.

Aruna is a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. 

Education

Quadri attended Oba Adeyemi High School, Oyo State, Nigeria, where he represented the school, Oyo East Local Government Area, and Oyo State at various table tennis competitions. He continued his studies at the Atlantic international university of America where he got a degree in security management.

Accomplishments

Aruna Quadri won the outstanding Sportsman of the year award at the 2018 Nigerian Sports Award.

He competed in the 2018 ITTF African Cup and finished first in group 2, qualifying for the Quarter Finals. Aruna defeated Derek Abrefa in the quarterfinals (4-0). He defeated Ahmed Saleh (4-1) in the semi-finals, advancing to the African-Cup finals.