ITTF Challenge: Oyebode explains why he represents Italy, not Nigeria

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John Oyebode

Nigerian-born Italian table tennis player, John Oyebode, says his decision to play for Italy is to associate himself with the numerous opportunities available in the Italian table tennis circuit.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyebode is representing Italy in the ongoing “Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open, holding at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

Oyebode, who claimed two gold medals in the Cadet event of the 2017 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Italian Junior and Cadet Open, told NAN that his decision was already yielding results.

“I believe that playing for Italy is the right choice for me and I don’t have any regrets about it so far.

“The system over there supports players in all areas and gives room for development in both sports and education.

“Also, there is regular sponsorship…

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