They train three times a week without fail and have even invested in a ping pong training robot to help improve their game. The senior citizens at the Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) aren’t gearing up for any competition; they’re just determined to stay fit and keep their minds alert, post-retirement.

And ping pong, they claim with certainty, is exactly what they need. “It’s not a simple game to play and definitely not an easy one to master, what with the spin shots, smashes and all that,” shares retired engineer Ng Swee Kong, 70.