Matthew TW Huang / Major League Table Tennis

This story aired in the August 28, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents.

In the U.S., table tennis often gets overlooked — seen more as a casual game than a competitive sport. But a new pro league is looking to change that.

Major League Table Tennis is opening its third season this September 5th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. And one decorated Bay Area athlete is helping lead the charge for the sport to be taken seriously.

We go court-side to meet this four-time Olympian and find out how she is still able to find joy in the game.

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Matthew TW Huang / Major League Table Tennis

Story Transcript:

REPORTER: For a lot of fans, the game looks chaotic. Fast breaks, full contact, bodies flying. But

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