Durban ready for World Table Tennis Championship
Africa will be for the first in more than eight decades hosting the World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) in Durban, South Africa.
This event will definitely be a landmark event in the history of table tennis, as it marks the first time in over 84 years that the event will be held on African soil. Players and fans alike are indeed looking forward to an experience like no other.
The rich and vibrant culture of South Africa will add a new and thrilling dimension to the tournament. Durban will be a sensory feast. In addition to the top-notch table tennis action, players and fans will also be able to get a taste of the local culture, traditions, and atmosphere. The event’s spirit will undoubtedly shine through, making it truly unique.
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The significance of the ITTF World Championships Finals in Durban cannot be overstated, as this marks the first time the event will be held in Africa since 1939 when the city of Cairo in Egypt hosted it. This event is not just about delivering a world-class competition, it is also part of the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF’s) continuous efforts to develop and spread the game all around the world.
The South African Table Tennis Board (SATTB) shares this commitment to getting more people involved in the sport. As the event approaches, Durban is ready to welcome the world with open arms and as a partner in propagating the sport in Africa, we want you to get ready and join us in celebrating this historic moment for table tennis.
The ITTF WTTC Finals 2023 will take place from May 20 to 28 2023. It will take place at the Durban International Convention Centre, offering men’s and women’s singles, as well as men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events.
For eight days, 128 single players and 64 doubles pairs will participate in a knockout competition, with the aim of being crowned the world champions in their respective categories.
Some of Africa’s finest superstars will also be in action at the event and we want you to be part of the epoch-making event by providing you with regular updates on the tournament as well as how to secure media accreditation for the championships.
Please, we will be glad if you can fill out the attached form and return it so that we can furnish you with more information about the tournament and how you can be part of history.