The aim of this study was to analyze game statistics at different phases of the game by the table tennis players at Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and London 2012, by determining the differences in game statistics indicators in these two competitions. We analyzed 236 games matches from Rio and 214 games matches from London, played during team event. From each game were collected 27 parameters. In this analysis, the average match and rally durations with different rally analysis among 16 teams played at Olympics has been provided. The official website of 2016 Rio Olympics and 2012 London Olympics were used as a means of collecting data and during the matches, the results and analysis of a total 450 matches published on this site were recorded and evaluated. The study was carried out on total of 346 players (174 women and 172 men) who participated from 16 countries. Descriptive statistical analysis of data (mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values, percentage distribution) was done by using SPSS 17.0 for Windows. Statistically significant differences in performance indicators between the table tennis matches played on the Olympic Games in Rio and London are found for the variables: Whole match duration / without breaks between sets, Game duration of 1st set, Game duration of 2nd set, Game duration of 3rd set, Game duration of 4th set, Total points won in match and Total points lost on own serve in whole match (all in the direction of higher means for the matches played in Rio Olympic Games). The only statistically significant higher mean for the matches played in London Olympic Games is found for the indicator Total points won on own serve in 5th set. When looked at the data obtained in this study, it is observed that the highest mean match durations are influenced by the style of play and the longest mean rally durations comes with defensive players. As a conclusion, according to the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2012 London Olympics analysis, table tennis coaches must revise technical and tactical elements when playing on best of five matches and they have to prepare special schedules for category properties. The results presented are important to monitor the athlete`s performance during the game and to readjust strategies based on point difference.
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