Still a champion

Belgium's ping-pong veteran and former world No 1 Big Saive stays on court to help promote the sport in Europe

"It's fun," Belgian ping-pong veteran Jean-Michel Saive says, when asked why he keeps playing. "It's a diversion from my regular office work.

"It motivates the youngsters to progress if they can beat me, a former world champion, and it also brings me friendship from all over the world. Plus, I still make a good living out of it."