Olajide Omotayo
Olajide Omotayo (born 6 July 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian professional table tennis player based in Italy. He is the youngest of 6 siblings. His peak world ranking to-date was 85. He is currently ranked 92nd in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) male world rankings. He is the current Champion of Africa after defeating Quadri Aruna to win Gold in the Men's Singles at the 2019 African Games, his debut appearance.
Olajide is known for his offensive playing style with a strong topspin stroke. 
In 2017, Olajide secured a five-year sponsorship deal with the German manufacturer of kits, Gewo.

He competed for Nigeria at the 2016 African Championship (doubles event) and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia winning Bronze and silver respectively. 

His first international appearance for Nigeria was in 2008 as a cadet at the 2008 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Junior and Cadet Championships which held in Alexandria, Egypt.

He is the only Nigeria male athlete to secure his place at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
In 2019, he was nominated for Nigerian Sportsman of the Year Award by the ITTF.
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