Macao Ready for World Cup Encore  The Galaxy Arena in Macao is set to welcome back the world’s elite players for the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2025 from 14-20 April. After last year’s triumphant return, which saw Ma Long secure his third World Cup title in a pulsating final against Lin Gaoyuan, whilst […] The post Table Tennis Sets Sights on Spectacular 2025: World Cups   appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

ITTF’s vision for Para table tennis is already taking shape in 2025, with the Week 2 World Para Rankings release showcasing the sport’s newly implemented system in action. Announced in December 2024, the revamped ITTF World Para Ranking system has begun its weekly updates, offering a dynamic reflection of competitive standings across all 11 classes. This […] The post Para Table Tennis Sets Sights on Spectacular 2025: Revamped Circuit and Rankings System Herald New Era appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

The table tennis world steps into 2025 with anticipation building for another milestone year in the sport’s history. At the forefront of this exciting calendar stands the return of the World Championships Finals to Doha, as the Middle East prepares to welcome the world’s elite players for what promises to be an unprecedented celebration of […] The post Table Tennis Sets Sights on Spectacular 2025: World Championships  appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

Ma Long: The Greatest of All Time When table tennis historians speak of perfection, they speak of Ma Long. The “Dragon” has crafted a legacy so profound it has forever altered how the sport is played, understood, and revered. His two Olympic singles gold medals (2016, 2020) tell only part of the story – it […] The post Celebrating the Unparalleled Legacy of Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

In response to recent developments, the ITTF Executive Board, in a meeting held on 2 January 2025, approved the creation of a dedicated task force to gather feedback from players and review existing regulations. The ITTF is fully committed to creating a supportive environment for players’ well-being and fostering open dialogue within the entire table […] The post ITTF Establishes Task Force to Address Players’ Concerns appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

On 31 December 2024, the Chinese Table Tennis Association announced that three of the sport’s most iconic figures—Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng—have been withdrawn from the ITTF World Rankings. Ma Long, widely celebrated as one of the greatest table tennis players in history, has achieved unparalleled success in his illustrious career. A two-time […] The post Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Chen Meng Withdraw from ITTF World Rankings appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

The ITTF’s Olympic Solidarity Development of National Sports Systems (DNSS) continues to demonstrate their transformative impact, with recent activities spanning Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. These programmes showcase ITTF’s commitment to developing national sports systems through tailored coaching education and training camps. In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a dual-phase programme combining an ITTF-PTT Level 1 coaching […] The post Olympic Solidarity Programmes Drive Table Tennis Development Across Continents appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games marked a historic milestone for table tennis, drawing over 230,000 spectators across 15 days of competition at the South Paris Arena 4. The venue buzzed with energy as 6,500 fans per session created an electric atmosphere that attracted high-profile sports stars, including football legend Zinedine Zidane and NBA’s star Anthony […] The post Paris 2024 Triumph: Table Tennis Shines on World’s Biggest Stage appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

WTT HQ & ITTF APAC office A significant moment came in September when Athletes Commission co-chair Sharath Kamal Achanta visited the ITTF APAC Office in Singapore. This visit proved pivotal in shaping future policies, with Achanta contributing valuable player perspectives to future structural changes aimed at enhancing the sport’s accessibility. Policy Achievements The Athletes Commission’s […] The post ITTF Athletes Commission Drives Positive Change in 2024 appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more

A commemorative gala dinner marked the 53rd anniversary of China-U.S. Ping Pong Diplomacy and the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations in Los Angeles, featuring exhibition matches between Chinese stars Ma Long and Liu Shiwen against the U.S. team. In April 1971, nine players from the U.S. Table Tennis team took a historic trip to […] The post China-U.S. Ping Pong Diplomacy Legacy Celebrated in Los Angeles appeared first on International Table Tennis Federation ..read more