ABOUT ITTF WORLD TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS
THE ANNUAL TABLE TENNIS EXTRAVAGANZA
THE ITTF
WORLD TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS
The ITTF World Championships have a storied history that dates back to 1926 when the inaugural event was held in London. Initially, the championships included men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Over the years, the event has grown in scope and prestige, becoming a biennial tournament that attracts the world’s best players.
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At the grand finale, the ITTF WTTC Finals, ​everything is designed in a compelling and exciting format of meaningful matches, all packed in a new high level event format.
128 players in Singles and 64 pairs in each of the doubles, will be competing in a straight knockout for being crowned Champions.
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The ITTF WTTC Finals are not just about preserving tradition; they are also about embracing innovation. The tournament has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies and practices to enhance the sport. This includes the introduction of advanced officiating systems, improvements in table tennis equipment, and the implementation of rigorous fair play measures.
ECONOMIC IMPACT AND BENEFITS
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58.000 people in attendance
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Direct economic impact for the city $15.87 million
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Generated tourism spend $8 million, which was higher than the initial investment
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Growth of the table tennis player development activities
• Increase in table tennis participation rates
• Increase in usage of table tennis facilities post-event
• Amplified brand, reputation, and identity for the host city, nation, and table tennis community
• Acquisition of knowledge and knowhow by LOC personnel pertaining to event hosting
• Positive outcomes occurring prior to, during, and after the event, including those stemming from the bidding process​​​​