Sport of the Week: Table Tennis

SPORT OF THE WEEK – TABLE TENNIS

GSTTV Idéfix is ​​one of only seven student table tennis clubs in the Netherlands!
We are a dynamic club that offers training and fun for all levels. And when we say for all levels, we mean it. It doesn't matter if you are just starting to discover the fastest sport in the world or have been champions in your hometown multiple times - with us there is a place for everyone.

Table tennis is sometimes called ‘mental chess’, and you might get a sense of what that means when you play with friends in your dorm. But – mark our words – once you start training seriously, the real game begins. Table tennis has an incredible variety of game scenarios, spins, serves and techniques. You don’t necessarily have to be stronger or faster than your opponent, but you do have to be smarter. Combined with the pace of the game, which increases as you get better, table tennis is a great workout for your endurance, reaction speed, coordination and tactical thinking.

Although we are a relatively small club with around 40 members, our trainings are always well attended. Our coach makes sure that the trainings are creative, useful and fun. We have a mix of Dutch and international students with different backgrounds and goals. Some members strive to constantly improve and represent the club in competitions up to interregional level. Others just love the fun of the game and come for the fun and fitness.

Which side of table tennis appeals to you the most?
Come and discover it! You can also find us at Instagram!