World Table Tennis Day 2024

World Table Tennis Day, celebrated every year on April 23rd, is a day dedicated to promoting the sport of table tennis. This day aims to unite people through the shared enjoyment of playing table tennis. It is not just a game, but also a means of bringing people from different backgrounds together. Also, playing table tennis is good for our health and is a learnable skill for us all.

Also known as Ping Pong, Table tennis has a very rich history. It originated in England in the late 19th century. It was inspired by lawn tennis. People belonging to wealthy families started playing this game as a leisure activity. The first international Table tennis championship was organised in 1907. The sport gained global popularity and became an Olympic event in 1988.

World Table Tennis Day was established by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) to promote the sport’s inclusivity, diversity, and universal appeal. This day has been celebrated since 2015. This year, the theme of this day is “Diversity and Inclusion’ which highlights this sport’s ability to unite people. 

On this day, table tennis clubs, schools, and communities around the world organise events and tournaments to encourage people of all ages to learn this amazing sport. It is a game that can be played and enjoyed by people of every age, colour and background.