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Which players do you like to watch live or on tv? I like matches with players like Timo Boll for his allround skill, Koki Niwa for weird unexpected shots and modern defenders like Ruwen Filus for their ability to change defence into attack. On the ladies side there is no doubt that Bernadette Szocs has brought much needed glamour into the sport but I have a strange attraction to Ding Ning for her never give up style.
On the other hand I dislike players who stamp their feet when they serve and scream after winning a point particularly when it is from an opponents error. It is important to remember that we need table tennis to be watched by the public, not just enthusiasts, so characters and exciting players should be encouraged. Just look at snooker- the players used to be characters, often smoking and drinking between shots and crying or arguing with each other. Now the players have fantastic skill but are like robots and the sport is less fun to watch.
Do you think the result is the only thing that matters or should we encourage characters who are exciting and fun to watch?
On the other hand I dislike players who stamp their feet when they serve and scream after winning a point particularly when it is from an opponents error. It is important to remember that we need table tennis to be watched by the public, not just enthusiasts, so characters and exciting players should be encouraged. Just look at snooker- the players used to be characters, often smoking and drinking between shots and crying or arguing with each other. Now the players have fantastic skill but are like robots and the sport is less fun to watch.
Do you think the result is the only thing that matters or should we encourage characters who are exciting and fun to watch?