Table Tennis
Budapest confirmed as host for 2019 ITTF Worlds
The Hungarian capital of Budapest has today (Tuesday) been confirmed as the host city of the 2019 individual World Table Tennis Championships.
Budapest set to land 2019 ITTF Worlds
The Hungarian capital of Budapest appears set to land hosting rights for the 2019 individual World Table Tennis Championships after it was confirmed as the only city to submit a bid.
ITTF takes 2016 World Cup to Saarbrücken
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced that the German city of Saarbrücken will host the 2016 edition of its men’s World Cup.
ITTF takes Olympic mixed doubles drive to Tokyo 2020
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) president Thomas Weikert has expressed his optimism that a mixed doubles competition will be added to the programme for the 2020 Olympic Games after holding talks with his counterpart at the Tokyo organising committee, Yoshiro Mori.
India to launch IPL-style table tennis competition
The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has confirmed it will launch a new franchise-based league in the country next year, in the latest effort to transplant the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket model to another sport.
Sharm El-Sheikh to host ITTF World Cadet Challenge
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has awarded its 2015 World Cadet Challenge junior event to the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.
Lisbon to stage table tennis season finale
Lisbon in Portugal has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2015 World Tour Grand Finals table tennis event.
ITTF signs affiliation deal with Asian governing body
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has sealed an affiliation agreement with the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) to bring the continental organisation under the umbrella of the global governing body.
ITTF claims membership landmark
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has claimed it is now the largest international sporting federation after accepting membership applications from Sao Tome and South Sudan.
Second group of SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Federation Award winners unveiled
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), International Equestrian Federation (FEI), International Basketball Federation (Fiba) and International Cricket Council (ICC) have been announced as the latest winners in the inaugural SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Federation and Association Awards.
North Korea and Hungary new additions to ITTF World Tour calendar
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced new events in North Korea and Bulgaria for its 2015 World Tour, with a record prize fund of $3m (€2.4m) being supplied across the 23 dates.
ITTF Women’s World Cup set for European debut
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has awarded the Austrian city of Linz the hosting rights to its 2014 Women’s World Cup, marking the first time that the event will take place in Europe.
ITTF serves up tournaments for Thailand and Dubai
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has allocated forthcoming editions of two of its leading events to Thailand and Dubai.
ITTF reforms senior management to boost global position
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) president Adham Sharara has been elected to the newly created position of chairman in a move that forms part of the governing body’s reformation of its senior management structure as it bids to break into the world’s top five sports.
ITTF Legends Tour to launch in May
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) will launch the newest addition to its calendar, the ITTF Legends Tour, in May.
ITTF launches tender for 2015 World Tour
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has opened the bidding process for cities wishing to host events on its 2015 World Tour.
ITTF awards Dubai World Tour Grand Finals
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has awarded Dubai the hosting rights for the GAC Group 2013 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals.
Europe signs affiliation deal with ITTF
The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) have signed a continental affiliation agreement.