The ITTF Foundation‘s World Table Tennis For Health Festival began in Maizières-lès-Metz, France, marking a significant milestone with unprecedented participation numbers. The opening ceremony on October 23rd launched what promises to be the most inclusive and extensive festival to date, with a record-breaking 156 players from 25 Member Associations ready to participate.

This year’s festival, hosted by the Maizières-lès-Metz Table Tennis Club in collaboration with the Moselle Departmental Committee and the Grand Est Table Tennis League, benefits from the valuable support of the French Table Tennis Federation (FFTT). The event will showcase the growing global recognition of table tennis as a powerful tool for health and wellness. The record-breaking participation numbers demonstrate the increasing awareness of table tennis’s therapeutic benefits and its potential to improve quality of life across diverse communities.

For those unable to attend in person, the festival will extend its reach through the second edition of the World Table Tennis For Health Congress, scheduled for October 25th and 26th. The virtual congress offers an opportunity for healthcare professionals, coaches, and enthusiasts worldwide to engage with experts and share knowledge about table tennis’s health benefits. Registration remains open for interested participants.

ITTF also encourages the global table tennis community to support the World Parkinson’s Table Tennis Championships through the ITTF Foundation’s Global Giving campaign. This initiative aims to expand access to table tennis as a therapeutic tool for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

Stay updated with the latest festival developments and outcomes through the ITTF Foundation’s social media channels and website. The foundation continues to demonstrate how table tennis can serve as a powerful vehicle for health promotion and community building.

For more information:
– Register for the World Table Tennis For Health Congress: here
– View the Congress Programme: here
– Support the Global Giving campaign: here