Portuguese table tennis star back in the Portuguese capital after 10 years abroad

Sporting CP secured the services of the Portuguese table tennis star João Monteiro this week, with the national team legend making his return to Alvalade after an extensive period abroad. 

"Of course it is nice to be back home, where I played from 1996 to 2004. After that I decided to move abroad. The club had a great project, particularly internationally, and we want to hit at a European level", said Monteiro after penning his new contract, adding: "The time abroad has made me a better player. I am much better than I was, I have three European titles and a 5th place at the Olympics. I think I can bring quality and experience. With the help of my colleagues hopefully I can get Sporting CP to the top of the European stage."

Alvalade table tennis sensation looking to renew his 2014 title

The Sporting table tennis star Aruna Quadri is once again in the running for the International Table Tennis Federation's Player of the Year award, after scooping the prize in 2014.

The nomination, in recognition of his brilliant performances this year, comes on the back of a quarter-final finish at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where he was stopped by the world number 1, Ma Long.

The winners (male and female) will be announced in Doha on the 8th of December.

Alvalade table tennis sensation unable to get the better of Long Ma

Aruna Quadri's Rio 2016 run was finally brought to a halt this Wednesday with a 4-0 defeat to world number 1, Long Ma (11-4, 11-2, 11-6, 11-7).

The result puts Aruna Quadri our of the singles competition, however he has still achieved the unprecedented feat of becoming the first African player to progress so far in the competition.