{
  "id": 9051346,
  "title": "Aruna leads Amiens STT in French league opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/aruna-leads-amiens-stt-in-french-league-opener-9051346",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:24:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/aruna-leads-amiens-stt-in-french-league-opener/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna is set to lead Amiens STT in their inaugural French Pro B league match against Lille Metropole TT on Tuesday, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Aruna, who joined the three-time French champions in May, sees this opportunity as a fresh start, aiming to rebuild his career and guide Amiens back to the top division. He will lead a squad filled with international experience, including players from Austria, Portugal, South Korea, and France. Aruna, currently ranked 80th in the world, is the team's highest-rated player and seeks to regain consistency and climb back up the rankings. After facing challenges in recent years, Aruna is determined to bounce back and make a significant impact in his return to the global stage.",
  "summary": "Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna is set to lead his new club, Amiens STT, in their French Pro B league opener against Lille Metropole TT. Read More: https://punchng.com/aruna-leads-amiens-stt-in-french-league-opener/",
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      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Quadri Aruna Leads Amiens STT in French Pro B League Opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/quadri-aruna-leads-amiens-stt-in-french-pro-b-league-opener",
        "published": "2026-09-21T23:59:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Aruna leads Amiens STT in French league opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/aruna-leads-amiens-stt-in-french-league-opener",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:04:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}