SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 33

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 14 Dec 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

Table tennis made its Olympic debut in the year:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1988.

Table tennis officially made its Olympic debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The sport featured men's and women's singles and doubles events. Since its inclusion, table tennis has been a staple of the Olympic program, with China consistently dominating the medal count. The doubles events were later replaced by team events in 2008.