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VIDEO: Refereeing a table-tennis match is more dangerous than it might seem

Published 02:14 20 Nov 2014 GMT

Updated 02:15 20 Nov 2014 GMT

Darragh Murphy
VIDEO: Refereeing a table-tennis match is more dangerous than it might seem

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It all kicks off and they're about eleven.

After Vladisav Starodumov defeated Dmitry Melnichenko in this seemingly one-sided battle, the loser makes his feelings about the referee well known. After the competitors shake hands, the official is sent tumbling out of his chair by a moany Melnichenko. The referee stands up and gives the beaten lad a stare that says: "C'mon man, I'm twice your size and could kill you. But let's not sully the grand sport of table tennis." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns5_qNBxXTA

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VIDEO: Refereeing a table-tennis match is more dangerous than it might seem