Everything About World Table Tennis Day 2022

When is World Table Tennis Day?

One can say the table tennis is among one of the most popular sports which is played by many countries on the planet. World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) is an annual international event dedicated to this sport. A celebration of table tennis founded in 2015 by the International Table Tennis Federation, it is celebrated annually on April 6th.

It is believed that Ping pong, or table tennis is originated in England (Victorian). In 1901, J Jacques & Son, a family business engaged in manufacturing sports equipment, patented the term "ping pong." Founded in 1926, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) oversees the rules and regulations of table tennis, facilitates technological advancement, and runs international competitions.

Table tennis is played today by amateurs and professionals alike on all continents inhabited by humans. While table tennis has become increasingly popular in the U.S., it is still most popular in Europe and East Asia.

World Table Tennis Day was established in 2015 to promote table tennis and a healthy lifestyle around the world. Table tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, skill levels, and fitness levels. It promotes social cohesion and social inclusion by bringing people together.

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Why is World Table Tennis Day is celebrated on April 6?

World Table Tennis Day is observed on April 6 because it was designated as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by the United Nations Organization and the International Olympic Committee.

Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) a brief Introduction:

Table tennis, also called ping-pong and whiff-whaff, is a sport where two or four players use solid rackets and a lightweight ball called the ping-pong ball to hit it back and forth across the table. There is a hard table divided by a net on which the game is played. With the exception of the initial serve, the general rule is: players must allow the ball they receive to bounce once on their side of the table, and must return the ball so that it bounces at least once on the opposite side. If a player fails to return the ball within the rules, the other player scores. Players must react quickly during play. When a ball is spun, it alters its trajectory, limiting the options of an opponent, which gives the hitter an advantage.

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What is ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation):

Founded in 1926, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) governs table tennis globally. As of today, the ITTF includes 226 member associations. Official rules are defined in the handbook of the ITTF. There have been several categories of table tennis events at the Olympic Games since 1988. There were singles competitions for men, singles competitions for women, and doubles competitions for both men and women until 2004. Team events have replaced doubles since 2008.

What competitions are organized for the table tennis game?

Competitive table tennis is popular in East Asia and Europe, and it is gaining popularity in the United States. The World Table Tennis Championships, Table Tennis World Cup, Olympics, and ITTF World Tour are the most important international competitions. The following are examples of continental competitions:

• European Championships
• Europe Top-16
• The Asian Championships
• The Asian Games

Various Events Organized by WTT (ITTF) over the year are as follows:

• Grand Smash
• WTT Series
• WTT World Cup
• WTT Men's and Women's Singles
• WTT Champions Series
• WTT Star Series etc.

World Table Tennis Day 2022:

Since 2015, World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) has been observed on April 6, coinciding with the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. It is the day when we honor table tennis, as well as its comprehensiveness and social comprehensiveness.

WTTD 2022 focuses on using table tennis for peace-making and conflict resolution, in line with the biennial celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy. WTTD 2022, inspired by the original event in the Japanese city of Nagoya in 1971, aims to foster friendships and build bridges between conflicted parties at the state and grassroots levels.

The following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are supported by World Table Tennis Day 2022:

Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates throughout the world;

Target 16.a: Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, to build capacity at all levels, particularly in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.

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What is Ping-Pong Diplomacy?

Make your WTTD event a safe haven for conversations and friendship. Let us use table tennis to honour the power of peace-making on April 6, 2022. You can help us contribute to the UN SDGs, resolve conflicts, and create dialogues between diverse groups in your community by organising an event of your choice centered on our favourite sport. Here are a few suggestions for events.

• During this time of uncertainty, we urge everyone to stand together. To play table tennis and celebrate WTTD 2022 in a safe environment, follow your local, regional, and national Covid-19 regulations. Your WTTD 2022 event can be anything you want it to be.
• An online party - for those who are still under lockdown.
• A physical celebration - for those who have been granted the right to host an event and are willing to work up a sweat and play some table tennis.

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Events on World Table Tennis Day 2022/ Events on World Table Tennis 2022 in India:

Throughout the world, 82 countries are participating in World Table Tennis Day and there will be 202 different events at various places in the world will be organized. In India alone, there will 22 events will be organized at various locations throughout India. Here are the details of some of the events which you can attend: