The main objective is to provide the opportunity for children and young people, especially the underprivileged and those who are at risk of offending, to realise their potential and enjoy a passion for sport. Thus, one day they can become national athletes or work in the sporting world.
In the true spirit of “Solidarity through Table Tennis!” - ITTF not only calls for support to China against Coronavirus but also provides full assistance to Chinese National Team training in Qatar.
In January 2019, the first edition of the table tennis #DreamBuildingFund had been launched and six successful projects from across Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America were selected. As we continue to provide support and guidance, we also hope to highlight their milestones and progress.
Just turn the calendar three times, then it’s World Table Tennis Day 2020! One month ago, the event registration for the 6th edition has started. What did we do? What have we already achieved?
The first complete and official year of the ITTF Foundation comes to an end; time to reflect on the inaugural year of the ITTF Foundation. An amazing year has come to an end and we are more than thankful for everything achieved in 2019.
On Friday 13th December, the Municipality of Alkmaar in the Netherlands acknowledged their local sports champions at Podium Victorie during the Huldiging Sportkampioenen 2019. The evening celebrates the success and achievements of local athletes, teams, adapted sports stars and clubs.
The first ever Global Refugee Forum started yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland. This two-day Forum will be the scenario of an important sporting world commitment to refugees around the world.
We have launched our first ever Donation Campaign in line with the ITTF Star Awards 2019 in Zhengzhou, China. We were not only supported on site by the ITTF but by the President of the Chinese Table Tennis Association Mr. Liu Guoliang in particular, as well as all international winners of the ITTF Star Awards 2019.
The countdown has begun! Last year’s edition was a total success with 922 events in 107 countries reaching more than 700.000 people – can we set a new record in 2020?