World Table Tennis Pulse

Ontario's key youth table tennis event is set as entry lists for all categories are now live.

• Singles capped at 18 players per age group with a...

ITTF President Petra Sorling outlines priorities for her second term amid financial and growth challenges.

• Financial focus: After a US$14.4 million...

Hwaseong City Council is fueling local table tennis growth with strong backing for community events.

• Over 700 players from 44 clubs competed in the...

The ITTF is building table tennis’s future in Africa by pairing young talent with coach development.

• 40 U-12 players (23 boys, 17 girls) from 15...

ITTF president Petra Sorling targets new markets and wider audiences in her 2025-29 term while tackling a US$14.4 million deficit.

• Financial focus:...

European Youth Table Tennis Championships 2026 run 10–19 July in Gondomar, Portugal, covering Cadet (U15) and Junior (U19) team, singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Playing system and full prospectus are on the ETTU site.

Record turnout at the Stroud junior championships saw 44 players across seven events, including new Under-13 Doubles and Girls’ Under-15 Singles...

Coach Education Initiatives

• ITTF Level 1 Programme in India: ISSO launched the ITTF Level 1 Coach Education Programme in Noida with 22 educators...

Yoo Ye-rin captured her maiden corporate singles crown at 17 while father Yoo Nam-kyu's Korea Exchange squad defended the men's team title, marking a...

ISSO's launch of the ITTF Level 1 Coach Education Programme in Noida equips 22 Indian educators with globally recognised coaching methods to advance...

All listed men's singles matches at WTT Feeder Asuncion finished on 10/07/26.

• Picard V. defeated Botha B. 3-0
• De Nodrest L. beat Igarashi F. 3-0
• Desai H. overcame Bedoya S. 3-0
• Two matches were canceled involving Mutti and Perez

The ITTF's inaugural Doubles World Cup in 2027 will likely take place in Europe instead of China-Macau, president Petra Sorling confirmed, citing strong European interest ahead of doubles returning as an Olympic medal event in 2028.

China's national table tennis team turned a Los Angeles school gym into a vibrant stage for cultural exchange, rallying with students and marking the...

Table Tennis Australia has confirmed the draw for its 2026 National Championships at Veolia Arena, Goulburn, running July 6-11. The event covers U19, U21, Open and Para divisions, drawing over 200 competitors for ranking points and national titles.

Youth Development Camps

• NTTF Youth Camp: Thirty-five Nigerian players aged 9-19 are training at Babcock University under Coach Dotun Omoniyi for...

• 43 young players (22 girls, 21 boys) from 16 associations joined the ITTF Hopes Week & Challenge Americas 2026, which began 6 July in Guadalajara.
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Nigeria's table tennis body is investing seriously in its next generation, gathering 35 juniors (18 girls, 17 boys) at Babcock University for...

Table Tennis England has announced eight new Vice-Presidents, marking a key step in expanding leadership within English table tennis.

Team events and early para singles wrapped on Day 3 at Veolia Arena, drawing over 200 athletes including Team Pacific and national squad returnees.
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Retiring Para table tennis players now have a clear path into post-sport leadership through the IPC’s Para Athlete Professionals course.

• Six-month...