ABOUT THE EVENT
THE ANNUAL TABLE TENNIS EXTRAVAGANZA
THE NEW ITTF WORLD TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships were divided into separate events for team and individual competitions starting in 2003. Before this change, both team and individual events were held together every two years. After 2003, the ITTF decided to alternate the events, holding team events in even-numbered years.​
New and more opportunities for interested parties to organize more than just the biggest table tennis competition, but also a big gathering for the table tennis world. A new appealing competition format presented at the highest levels possible and complemented by marketing and promotional activities for what can be a Table Tennis event for all!
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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​​
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HOST CITIES
Halmstad 2018
Sweden
Budapest 2019
Hungary
Busan 2020
South Korea
(cancelled)
Houston 2021
USA
Chengdu 2022
China
Durban 2023
South Africa
Busan 2024
South Korea
Doha 2025
Qatar
London 2026
England
2027
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2028
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