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Road to Paris 2024: Southeast Asia’s Stars Set to Battle for Olympic Spot 
Exciting matches and nail-biting moments await fans and players when the Southeast Asia Regional Olympic Qualification Tournament begins on Wednesday, May 8 in Bangkok.
Table Tennis News / NDTV Sports / May 6
Manika Batra Stuns World No.2 From China To Enter Saudi Smash Pre-Quarters
Indian table tennis star Manika Batra shocked World No. 2 Wang Manyu of China to secure the biggest win of her singles career and enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Saudi Smash.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / May 6
Titles in Slovenia the Immediate Incentive but Preparation for Greater Goal Provides Major Motivation
Players who have enjoyed outstanding success on the global stage, success at the very highest levels, appear prominently on the entry list at the forthcoming I Feel Slovenia Open Thermana Lasko 2024; a four-day tournament play commences on Tuesday 7th May.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / May 6
May Sparks Excitement as the Last Chance for Paris 2024 Spots Draws Near
The month of May is poised to be a thrilling one for table tennis enthusiasts worldwide, as the road to Paris 2024 continues. With the final stretch to qualify for both the Olympics and Paralympics, anticipation runs high as athletes from every corner of the globe prepare to embark on a journey of intense competition and high stakes.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / May 4
Podgorica Evidence Suggests Same Again in Paris
Gold medallists at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, when play concluded on Saturday 4th May at the 2024 ITTF Montenegro Para Open in Podgorica, there was a clear message: when the world meets later this year in Paris, players who gained the highest honours in the Japanese capital city are focused on repeating the feat.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / May 3
International Referee School – Havirov CZE – Education of Referees, Level 3
The referees´ school for the highest level of table tennis referees has kicked off for this year. It happened twice in 2022 (FIN, SGP), once in 2023 (HKG) and now, in 2024 arrived to Czechia.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / May 1
London Calling: 2-Year Countdown to Historic Centenary ITTF World Championships Finals 2026
Exactly two years from today, the first ball will be hit at the historic centenary ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals 2026 in London! From May 1st to May 10th, 2026, the illustrious OVO Arena at Wembley will play host to the world’s top table tennis athletes, captivating thousands of spectators.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 30
Strengthening Partnerships and Pioneering Sustainability: ITTF President Concludes Equipment Manufacturers Tour
In a quest to foster stronger relationships with manufacturers and drive sustainable practices within the table tennis equipment industry, ITTF President Petra Sörling, accompanied by key members of the ITTF, recently concluded her transformative journey in China, following successful trips to Japan and Germany.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 30
Owners of Most Valued Titles Head Entries at 2024 ITTF Montenegro Para Open
Reigning champions, winners of the most celebrated tournaments the sport has to offer, Australia’s Yang Qiang, alongside Germany’s Valentin Baus and Belgium’s Laurens Devos spearhead a high-class entry for the 2024 ITTF Montenegro Para Open.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 26
Athlete Development in the spotlight: ITTF’s athlete scholarships and grants
The With The Future In Mind program has been a core component of the Athlete Development model, targeting prospects from all over the world in the pursuit of their Olympic dream and the goal to globalize competitiveness by creating and supporting additional training and competition opportunities for the supported athletes.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 22
Come Celebrate World Table Tennis Day with us on 23 April!
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 22
Fatima El-Elimat Emerges Top Name at ITTF Al-Watani Para Open
Two titles just under one year ago when the tournament was held in June, at the 2024 ITTF Al-Watani Para Open staged once again in the Jordan capital city of Amman, the host nation’s Fatima El-Elimat went one better.
Ma Long News / ITTF.com / April 21
The G.O.A.T is back: Ma Long secures third Men’s World Cup title
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 21
Sun Yingsha Crowned ITTF Women’s World Cup Champion
Two of China’s finest players, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu who is playing her inaugural Women’s World Cup, displayed the hunger and fight required to compete at the highest level of table tennis in an end-to-end affair.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 20
Lin and Wang through to their maiden singles World Cup final
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 19
In form Najlah Al-Dayyeni Leads the Field at the ITTF Al-Watani Para Championships
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 19
Into the semi-finals: Harimoto siblings World Cup dreams stay alive
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 19
Main draw heats up in Macao – Follow along for all the quarterfinal action at ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2024
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 18
Comebacks and early exits: Harimoto and Kallberg send top seeds home in Macao
In the first big upset of the day, 15 year old Japanese sensation Miwa Harimoto makes a stunning entrance in her first main draw appearance at a Women’s World Cup defeating third seed Wang Yidi in a thrilling 4-1 victory (12-10, 6-11, 11-8, 11-6, 16-14).
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 18
Main draw starts at the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup – Follow along for all the action!
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 17
ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup knock out draws released: Road to glory laid down in Macao
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.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 17
Dramatic Conclusions to Stage 1 battles: Sofia Polcanova secures Stage 1 spot by just one point
In an electrifying opening match on day 3, Shusuke Togami continued his winning streak, building on the momentum from the previous day. With a thrilling victory over 10th seed Dang Qiu, he secured his spot in Stage 2, prevailing 3-1 (11-5, 7-11, 12-10, 11-0) in a significant upset.
Table Tennis News / ITTF.com / April 17
Countdown is on: 100 days to Paris
This marks the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Olympic Games, one of two cities to have hosted the Games three times (1900, 1924 and 2024). Table tennis first appeared at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, with Men’s and Women’s singles and doubles.
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