Petra Sorling, president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), shared her insights on the most memorable moments in table tennis for 2024 during an exclusive interview with CGTN Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan.
2024 proved to be one of the busiest years for the sport, featuring a series of high-profile competitions such as the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, the table tennis events at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, and the Mixed Team World Cup held in Chengdu.
Sorling noted that table tennis experienced significant momentum following the Paris Olympics, with increased global interest and participation. She highlighted the Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu as a pivotal event that introduced a new competition format, showcasing the potential for enhanced team collaboration and strategy.
The ITTF president also emphasized the role of the Chinese mainland in advancing gender equality within the sport. She praised superstars like Sun Yingsha, whose exceptional performances and dedication have been instrumental in the development and popularization of table tennis worldwide.
Looking ahead, Sorling expressed optimism about the future of table tennis, anticipating continued growth and innovation as the sport evolves and reaches new audiences across the globe.
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Exclusive: ITTF boss Sorling on best table tennis moments of 2024
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