Table Tennis: Norway's Competitive Journey
Norway showcased its talent in table tennis by fielding three dedicated athletes in the competition. The team's entry was a mix of athletes who secured their spots through different pathways: Tommy Urhaug and Aida Dahlen qualified via World Ranking allocation, while Nora Korneliussen earned her place by winning a gold medal at the World Qualification Tournament.
Key Facts
- Norway entered a total of three players into the competition.
- Qualification was achieved through both World Ranking allocation and the World Qualification Tournament.
- Athletes competed across three different classifications: C5, C7, and C8.
- Nora Korneliussen entered the games as a gold medalist from the World Qualification Tournament.
Detailed Athlete Performance
Men's Individual C5: Tommy Urhaug
Competing in the C5 classification, Tommy Urhaug began his campaign strongly in the group stage. He secured a decisive 3–0 victory against Depergola of Argentina, which allowed him to qualify for the next round. However, he faced a tougher challenge in Round 1, losing 0–3 to Palikuća of Serbia. In the quarterfinals, Urhaug fought a close match against Hunter-Spivey of Great Britain but ultimately lost 2–3, ending his advancement in the tournament.
Women's Individual C7: Nora Korneliussen
Nora Korneliussen competed in the C7 classification. Despite her previous success at the qualification stage, the tournament proved challenging. She faced losses in the group stage against Korkut of Turkey (0–3) and Safonova of the Russian Paralympic Committee (0–3), finishing 3rd in her group and not advancing to the knockout rounds.
Women's Individual C8: Aida Dahlen
Aida Dahlen represented Norway in the C8 classification. She started with a strong 3–0 win over Lacerda of Brazil. In a tightly contested match against Wenjuan of China, she narrowly lost 2–3 but still managed to qualify for the next stage. Dahlen continued her momentum by defeating Arlóy of Hungary 3–1. Her run concluded in the semifinals after a 0–3 loss to Jingdian of China.
Competition Summary
| Athlete | Event | Best Result | Final Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Urhaug | Men's Individual C5 | Quarterfinals | Did not advance |
| Nora Korneliussen | Women's Individual C7 | Group Stage | 3rd in Group |
| Aida Dahlen | Women's Individual C8 | Semifinals | Did not advance |
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Norwegian athletes qualify for the games?
Tommy Urhaug and Aida Dahlen qualified through World Ranking allocation, while Nora Korneliussen qualified by winning a gold medal at the World Qualification Tournament.
Who reached the furthest stage of the competition?
Aida Dahlen reached the furthest stage, competing in the semifinals of the Women's individual C8 event.
What was Tommy Urhaug's result in the quarterfinals?
Tommy Urhaug lost 2–3 to Hunter-Spivey of Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the Men's individual C5 event.
How did Nora Korneliussen perform in the group stage?
Nora Korneliussen finished 3rd in her group after losing 0–3 to both Korkut of Turkey and Safonova of the Russian Paralympic Committee.
Which athlete defeated Aida Dahlen in the semifinals?
Aida Dahlen was defeated 0–3 by Jingdian of China in the semifinals.