Video by Samantha Ong

Ryan Jacolo is a five-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) champion and MVP.  He spent his childhood watching his father play the sport and eventually picked up the skills and mastered the art of table tennis during his teenage years. While other teenagers would spend days outside playing basketball, for him it was always about table tennis. As he gears up for the upcoming SEA Games, here’s what we can expect from the 21-year-old champion.

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