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    As the current French stars reach their mid-thirties (such as Damien Eloi, Patrick Chila, Jean-Philippe Gatien and Christophe Legout), France will have to look for new youth to replace their role. So how is the French youth doing on the international scene? As of late 2004, the girls' team is ranked 9th, while the boys' team is ranked 14th.
    Current Stars
    Damien Eloi
    Eloi Damien
    World Rank: 36   DOB 1969    		 Patrick Chila
    Patrick Chila
    World Rank: 37   DOB 1969    		 Jean-Philippe Gatien
    Jean-Philippe Gatien
    World Rank: 51   DOB: 1968

    History of table tennis in France

    We did not find a good source for the history of the sport in France. If anyone can help, please contact us.
    World Team Results
  • 1997 Men's World Team Finalists
  • 1994 Men's World Team Cup Third Place
  • 1991 Men's World Team Cup Third Place
  • 1991 Men's World Team Third Place
  • 1953 Men's World Team Third Place
  • 1950 Men's World Team Third Place
  • 1949 Women's World Team Third Place
  • 1948 Men's World Team Finalists
  • 1947 Men's World Team Third Place
  • 1936 Men's World Team Third Place

    Olympics: Men
  • 2000 Doubles Bronze
  • 1992 Singles Silver (Gatien)

    World Championhips: Men
  • 1994 Men's World Cup Winner (Gatien)
  • 1993 Men's Champion (Gatien)
  • 1991 Men's World Cup Finalist (Gatien)
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