We invite you to join us in celebrating World Table Tennis Day on April 23rd, 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a racket for the first time, there’s no better time to experience the thrill of table tennis and celebrate the values of diversity, inclusion, and unity that make this sport so special. At the heart of World Table Tennis Day is the celebration of the sport itself, a game that transcends boundaries and brings people together. From casual players to seasoned professionals, table tennis has a unique ability to foster connections and create lasting memories. Since its ..read more

A rivalry that has been played out countless times on the world stage, Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan know each other’s games well having played nine times at the international stage in the past, and both had experienced victory in high-pressure environments. So, it came as no surprise to see the two elite athletes produce yet another spectacular show for all to enjoy. A captivating spectacle from start to finish, the match kicked off with Lin displaying his dominance, securing the first three games. However, never one to concede defeat easily, Ma knew he needed something extraordinary to turn the t ..read more

In the Women’s Singles, Wang Manyu set the night ablaze with a stunning victory over Miwa Harimoto, securing her place in the finals in her debut Women’s World Cup appearance. Despite Harimoto’s determination, Wang exhibited remarkable composure and resilience, ultimately clinching the win. ‘I was expecting a fierce match today, and Miwa Harimoto was also playing well, which didn’t surprise me. All the way up to Game 6, I faced a lot of difficulties. I kept telling myself, just see if I can make it. When I landed that killer blow and won the last point, it felt like my mind went blank. I thou ..read more

Full match schedules and live results are available here and you can catch the action live in this link. Matches in Stage 2 will return to best of seven format. Wang Manyu is through to the finals on her Women’s World Cup debut! Wang Manyu kicks off the penultimate day of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup with a crowd scorcher, ending Miwa Harimoto’s dream run and securing herself a spot in the finals at her first World Cup. In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Wang emerged victorious in a breathtaking Women’s semi-final clash that had the sold out crowd out a ..read more

Name a player in form, the player who caused the biggest upset of the year to date; the vote goes to Iraq’s Najlah Imad Lafta Al-Dayyeni, the 20-year-old heads the field at the forthcoming ITTF Al-Watani Para Championships 2024. A factor 20 tournament for World ranking points, the three-day tournament starts in the Jordanian capital city of Amman on Saturday 20th April. Earlier in the year in January, Al-Dayyeni won women’s singles class 6 in Giza at the Egypt Para Open; that was a feat in itself; the even greater feat was the player she beat in the final, Ukraine’s Maryna Lytovchenko, the rei ..read more

Japanese sensations, the Harimoto siblings, Tomokazu Harimoto and Miwa Harimoto are both through to the semi-finals and have secured themselves World Cup medals as the first pair of siblings to both medal at a singles World Cup. On top of this, Miwa is the youngest ever semi-finalist at a Women’s World Cup.  ‘I’m simply very happy [about Miwa making the semi-finals]. Miwa had a more excellent win than me, and I’m really thrilled about it.’ Tomokazu Harimoto.  In the day’s opening match, Tomokazu secured his place in the next round with a commanding 4-2 victory over Anton Kallberg ..read more

Full match schedules and live results are available here and you can catch the action live in this link. Matches in Stage 2 will return to best of seven format.  Tomokazu Harimoto secures first spot into the semi-finals!  Japanese sensation Tomokazu Harimoto secures his spot in the semi-finals with a resounding 4-2 victory over Anton Kallberg (9-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-4), keeping fans on their toes from the very first point. A finalist at the 2019 ITTF Men’s World Cup, does Harimoto have what it takes to claim the title this year round? The post Main draw hea ..read more

Full match schedules and live results are available here and you can catch the action live in this link. Matches in Stage 2 will return to best of seven format. Upset Galore: Anton Kallberg halts Liang Jingkun’s comeback  Anton Kallberg stops Liang Jingkun’s comeback in his tracks, with Kallberg winning the decider match after Liang’s catch up to 3-3 Ma Long halts Felix Lebrun’s debut Men’s World Cup run   In an enthralling clash of youth versus experience, Ma Long puts a halt to 17-year-old Felix Lebrun’s World Cup debut in a thrilling back-and-forth encounter ..read more

In the Women’s Singles, World No.1 Sun Yingsha stands atop the table, poised to kick off her main draw campaign against compatriot Chen Xingtong. Sun enters the match filled with determination, seeking redemption after her recent loss to Chen at the Singapore Smash 2024. In the lower half of the draw, Wang Manyu prepares to square off against Bernadette Szocs, marking their first encounter since 2018, where Wang emerged victorious with a 4-0 win. Macao marks Szocs’s fourth appearance at the Women’s World Cup, and she is determined to advance beyond the round of 16, a feat that has eluded her i ..read more

To celebrate this special occasion, ITTF hosted a special ‘100 days to Paris’ event in Macao, during the return of the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup, with Olympic Champions, Ma Long and Chen Meng, ITTF President Petra Sörling, ITTF Deputy President Liu Guoliang, ITTF Group CEO Steve Dainton, and ITTF Secretary General Raul Calin in attendance. A light display was also illuminated on one of the skyscrapers with a special animation celebrating the milestone. “I am thrilled as we kick off the 100-day countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This moment signifies the culmination of years of ..read more