In the 1880s, the British upper class tried to play tennis indoors on a rainy day. There are various theories, but it is said that this is the origin of table tennis. At first, it was said that champagne corks were struck with a cigar cigarette lid. In 1900, a celluloid ball appeared. Eventually, they began to meet with rackets with parchment, and developed as a sport. ..
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