Ep209: Ping Pong Trivia

In this episode of Kidcast Daily, we dive into the fast-paced world of ping pong with some challenging trivia questions that will test your knowledge of the sport! From legendary players to obscure rules, see how much you really know about this exciting game. Get ready to serve up some fun!

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Episode Transcript

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facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today's episode is all about ping pong, also known as table
tennis. Get ready for some challenging
and fun ping pong trivia. Grab your paddles and let's get
started. Here comes our first question.
What is the official name for ping pong in the Olympics?
Is it ping pong or table tennis?The answer is table tennis.

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At the Olympics and in official competitions, the sport is
always called table tennis. Next question How many points do
you need to win a standard game?In modern table tennis?
The answer is 11 points. Players must reach 11 points and
be ahead by at least two points to win a game.

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Let's try a tricky one. What is the maximum number of
games that can be played in a single Olympic table tennis
match? The answer is seven games.
Olympic matches are played as best of seven games, so the
first player to win four games wins the match.
Here's a bouncing question. What is the diameter of a

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standard table tennis ball in millimeters?
The answer is 40mm. The ball used to be 38mm, but it
was changed to 40 in the year 2000.
Now for a fast one. Which country has won the most
Olympic gold medals in table tennis?

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The answer is China. China has dominated table tennis
at the Olympics and has won the most gold medals since the sport
was added in 1988. Let's see if you know this.
How many serves does each playerget before the serve switches to
the other player in a regular game?

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The answer is 2 serves. Players serve twice, then the
serve switches to the other player.
Here's a question about equipment.
What color are the two sides of a standard table tennis paddle?
The answer is red and black. Official paddles have one red

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side and 1 black side, so players and referees can easily
tell which side is being used. Ready for a tough one?
What is the name of the serve where the ball spins back toward
the net after hitting the opponent's side?
The answer is a backspin serve. In a backspin serve, the ball

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spins backward, making it bounceback toward the net after
landing on the opponent's side. Let's try a question about the
table. How high is a standard table
tennis net in centimeters? The answer is 15.25 centimeters.
The net stretches across the middle of the table and is

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exactly 15.25cm high. Here's a question about history.
In which country was table tennis invented?
The answer is England. Table tennis was invented in
England in the late 1800s and was first called Wiffwaff.
Let's see if you know this one. What material are modern table

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tennis balls made from? The answer is plastic.
Table tennis balls were once made from celluloid, but now
they are made from plastic for safety and consistency.
Are you ready for a roll? Question.
If the ball touches the net on aserve but still lands in the
correct service box, what is this called?

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The answer is a let. When this happens, the serve is
replayed and does not count as apoint.
Here's a challenging question. What is the minimum ceiling
height recommended for international table tennis
competitions in meters? The answer is 5 meters.

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International rules recommend a ceiling at least 5 meters high
to allow for high shots and lobs.
Let's try a question about famous players.
Who was the first table tennis player to win Olympic gold
medals in both singles and double S?
The answer is Deng Yapping from China.

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She won gold medals in both singles and double S at the 1992
and 1996 Olympics. Here's a quick question.
How many times can the ball hit your side of the table before
you return it an official play? The answer is one time.
The ball must be returned after a single bounce on your side,

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otherwise you lose the point. Now for a question about speed.
What is the fastest recorded speed of a table tennis ball in
kilometers per hour? The answer is about 112
kilometers per hour. That's over 69 mph, super fast

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for such a small ball. Let's try a question about the
playing area. How long is a standard table
tennis table in centimeters? The answer is 274cm.
That's about 9 feet long. Here's a question about spins.
How many main types of spin are used in table tennis?

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The answer is 4. The main types are top spin,
back spin, side spin, and no spin.
Ready for question about the serve rules.
In what year did the rule changeso that the ball must be thrown
at least 16 centimeters into theair when serving?
The answer is 2002. This rule was added to make

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serves easier to see and fair for both players.
Let's try a fun fact. What is the maximum thickness
allowed for the rubber on each side of a table tennis paddle?
The answer is 4mm. This includes both the rubber
and the sponge layer underneath.Now get ready for a Super

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Challenge question. This one is for the Ping Pong
Trivia Masters Super Challenge. At what age did China's youngest
Olympic table tennis champion, Deng Yapping win her first gold
medal? The answer is 19 years old.
Deng Yapping won her first Olympic gold medal at the age of

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19 in 1992. That's the end of today's ping
pong trivia. Thanks for joining us on Kit
Cast Daily, where we bring news,trivia, fun facts and more just
for curious kids like you. Keep practicing your ping pong
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