Kwara-born table tennis player Tobi Matti has intensified his ambition of reaching the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as he continues his professional career in Italy and targets improved global ranking performances, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 25-year-old, who has spent more than five years competing professionally in Italy, said qualifying for the Olympics remains his primary objective as he seeks to establish himself among the sport’s elite.
Framing his long-term ambition around the Games, Matti said the 2028 Olympics represent the clearest measure of his progress and career direction, while also acknowledging the difficulties he has faced in pursuit of that goal.
“My goal is to participate in the 2028 Olympics and also attend multiple international tournaments, and that ambition has shaped my journey despite the challenges I face in trying to progress at this level,” Matti told our correspondent.
The Italy-based player, who features for TT Centro Sportivo Bonacossa, also spoke about the financial strain of competing internationally without consistent sponsorship, saying he has largely depended on personal funding to sustain his career.
