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World of Sport

20th Nov 2014

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

Hate to see the beautiful game turned into something so ugly

Darragh Murphy

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.”