TATAP Extension

Here are memorable pictures dated back after the World War II from Coach Freddie Ibañez (former National Coacch). Americans brought table tennis to us more than a decade earlier than the famous Ping Pong diplomacy in China.

Thanks to Peter Cua who brought Liha into international spotlight, he was Cebu to witness the 1st Serging Osmeña’s Cup and at the same time to hunt for priceless pictures.

Click to view Album of 1940-50 Lihadors from Coach Freddie Ibañez

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Here’s a priceless one from Peter Cua. A historic 1952 TATAP sponsored tournament with US stars Cartland and Reisman held in Rizal Coliseum. Also with Filipino stars Leopoldo Cuarentas, Ernie Pingol, Teofilo Ybañez and F. Marquez.  Read the rest of this entry →

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