ITTF looks forward to an unprecedented event

The event slogan and medal design were officially released today

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There is still one month left before the 56th ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships (Final) Chengdu (World Table Tennis Team Championships) in 2022. On September 30, this table tennis event will kick off, when all eyes will be on Chengdu to witness the world's top teams attacking the championship.

Today, the event slogan "Celebrate Table Tennis With Chengdu" was officially released. The slogan not only highlights Chengdu's love for table tennis, but also expresses the ITTF's desire to have in-depth exchanges with the host city.

This event will be the only single international event held in China this year after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics, which is of great significance. The ITTF, China Table Tennis Association, the Organizing Committee of the event and relevant departments of the Chengdu Municipal Government will continue to work closely together to create the best and safest competition conditions for the athletes.

ITTF President Petra Sorin said: "One month from now, the best players in the world will gather in Chengdu. This is not only exciting, but also hard-won. Following the successful hosting of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics After that, China will also host the World Table Tennis Championships team competition this year. The ITTF and the entire table tennis family are very proud of this. Affected by the epidemic, it has been four years since the last World Table Tennis Championships team competition. The Chengdu side, the China Table Tennis Association and the ITTF staff, who have overcome challenges, worked hard, and are willing to give; also thank the players and member associations for their strong support in this process. Let us continue to work together until the game ends successfully.”

The medal design for the Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships team competition was also officially released today. The design integrates the shape of a panda, the structure of a traditional jade pendant and the outline of a table tennis racket, reflecting the urban characteristics and Chinese charm of Chengdu, implying complete auspiciousness.

Liu Guoliang, Executive Vice Chairman of the ITTF, Chairman of the WTT World Table Tennis Federation Council and Board Member, and Chairman of the China Table Tennis Association, said: "There is still one month before the opening of the Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships. The preparations for all aspects are proceeding in an orderly manner. , everyone's expectations for this world's top table tennis event are getting stronger and stronger. I believe that with the arrival of the world's top athletes, table tennis will become a new business card for the ancient city of Chengdu."

Chengdu High-tech Zone Sports Center will be the venue for this competition. The venue was newly completed last year and is a modern, comprehensive, multi-functional and high-grade large-scale gymnasium. China has hosted the World Table Tennis Championships five times before, and Chengdu is the first city to host the event.

In order to ensure the smooth implementation of all aspects of the event, ITTF Group CEO Steve Denton will arrive in Chengdu in early September to make final and partial adjustments to the details.

Denton said: "For a large-scale event like the World Table Tennis Championships, the last month before the competition is crucial. Athletes, entourage and staff are preparing for their travel, so we need to do everything possible. Fully support them, provide them with a comfortable competition environment, safe passage and corresponding protection, and ensure that the athletes can participate in the best condition. Being there will help all parties to collaborate and communicate. I believe this will be an exciting event Unforgettable World Table Tennis Championships."

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