Table tennis news today

Here are some recent table tennis news updates:

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)

• The ITTF has announced the dates for the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships, which will take place from May 3-7, 2023, in Durban, South Africa.
• The ITTF has also launched a new initiative to promote table tennis in Africa, with the aim of increasing participation and developing the sport on the continent.

Professional Table Tennis

• The Chinese Table Tennis Super League (CTTSL) has announced its schedule for the 2022-2023 season, with the first matches set to take place on October 15.
• The Japanese Table Tennis League (JTL) has also released its schedule for the 2022-2023 season, with the first matches set to take place on October 22.

Tournaments and Events

• The 2022 ITTF World Team Championships have been rescheduled to take place from November 29 to December 5, 2022, in Chengdu, China.
• The 2022 ITTF World Junior Championships have been postponed to take place from December 13-18, 2022, in Lima, Peru.

Player News

• Ma Long, the Chinese table tennis superstar, has announced his retirement from international competition, effective immediately.
• Fan Zhendong, another Chinese table tennis star, has been banned from competition for six months after testing positive for a banned substance.

Equipment News

• The ITTF has announced a new partnership with the German sports equipment manufacturer, Butterfly, to become the official ball supplier for the ITTF World Tour and other major international events.
• The Chinese sports equipment manufacturer, Stiga, has launched a new range of table tennis tables and equipment, designed for recreational and competitive players.

Other News

• The table tennis community has come together to raise funds for the victims of the recent floods in Pakistan, with a charity tournament and auction being held to support the relief efforts.
• The ITTF has launched a new social media campaign, #TableTennisForAll, to promote the sport and encourage people to get involved in table tennis.

I hope you find these updates interesting!