Table tennis (or Ping Pong as it is more commonly known in the US) was invented in 1880s Victorian England. It was an adaptation the popular game lawn tennis as a way of continuing to play inside during the winter when it was too cold to play outside.

Where was Ping Pong invented?

For anyone familiar with the game's history, it's a turn of events that is tickling. Table tennis was invented in England in the 19th century as an after-dinner pastime for elites, who used the tops of cigar boxes for paddles and books for nets.

When was Ping Pong created?

In 1890, Englishman David Foster, attracted by its wide appeal, introduced the first game of tennis on a table.