Chinese players gave us a hard time. Aruna Quadri

Nigeria table tennis star, Aruna Quadri, has described the just-concluded Brazzaville 2015 All Africa Games as a difficult one for him and the Nigerian team. The 27-year-old won gold in the men’s team event and silver in the men’s singles. Quadri said winning medals in the competition was made difficult by the presence of Chinese players recruited by Congo. “The 2015 All Africa Games were the most difficult for me and the team so far,” the France-based ping ponger told our correspondent online on Wednesday. “The Chinese players, who represented Congo, gave us a tough time in the singles and doubles events. “Although, we were able to win the team events, the quality of the Chinese players is not the same as our African opponents. “The competition was also difficult because the level of table tennis is getting higher on the continent. The countries that were regarded as easy opponents are now coming up to challenge the established ones in the sport. “But we tried our best to get the medals we got and I am grateful to God for the success we achieved.” The former GD Toledos of Portugal player said he has started preparations for the 2016 Olympics, adding that his target remains getting an Olympic gold medal. He said, “Preparations for the Olympics have started and I will work hard towards realising my dream of getting an Olympic gold medal. “It will not be easy but with adequate preparations, we will get there.”