Vladimir SAMSONOV will not play his seventh Games in Tokyo 2020

The TIBHAR announced that Vladimir SAMSONOVโ€™s withdrawal goes beyond the Olympic Games. Legendary player announces the end of his international table tennis career

โ€œUntil the very last moment โ€œVladiโ€ hoped to be in shape for the Olympic Games but due to his long-term shoulder injury it was not possible for him to take part in Tokyo.

Besides the cancelation of the Olympics the Belarusian TIBHAR-Star also decided to step back from international table tennis.

โ€œDuring my career I always thought about winning or putting up a good fight with any opponent. Unfortunately because of the shoulder problems and many months without training it does not seem possible at the moment!โ€

In the next weeks Vladi will continue with recovery and therapy and decide together with his family and the TIBHAR executives about the further steps of his life in table tennis!โ€

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