Since 2019, three editions of the World Parkinson's Table Tennis Championships have taken place. The sport has had a positive impact on over 300 players who have participated in the event created by the ITTF Foundation. This year, we are extremely excited to see you in France this October!
Date
23-27 October, 2024
Location
Maizières-lès-Metz, France
Organisers
Maizières-lès-Metz Table Tennis Club, Moselle Departmental Committee, Grand Est Table Tennis League
We have published the official video for the 2023 World Table Tennis for Health Festival. You can watch it here:
This was a nostalgic journey back to the unforgettable moments of the World Parkinson’s Table Tennis Championships, World Alzheimer’s Table Tennis Championships, and World Table Tennis for Health Congress held in Crete, Greece, on 1-5 November, 2023. The camaraderie, memories, and experiences shared during those days remain close to our hearts.
After you have soaked in the joy from these memories, we now invite you to stay tuned and celebrate with us for the2024 World Table Tennis for Health Festival which will take place from 23-27 October in Maizières-les-Metz, France!
2024 World Parkinson's Table Tennis Championships
2023 World Parkinson's Table Tennis Championships
2021 ITTF Parkinson's World Table Tennis Championships
2019 ITTF Parkinson's World Table Tennis Championships
Objectives:
Present table tennis as a part of a sustainable healthy lifestyle
Use table tennis events to increase the awareness of possibilities for people with a disease
International recognitions:
2019: Finalist at the Sports Business Award in the category "Best Community Scheme"
2020: Bronze at the Sports Business Award in the category "Best Sports Governing Body Initiative"
Target 3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.