Why is it Called Ping Pong?
Table tennis evolved first in China and eventually moved to Europe, and then the United States. Some say “Ping-Pang” was the first name of the game because it sounded like the words spoken in the Chinese language in the 7th Century, which later evolved to “Ping Pong.” By the 8th Century, the game began to spread to India, Persia and ultimately to the West. These early games were played by hitting a dried Chinese fruit called a lichee. Others say Read More
