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ITTF President Petra Sorling sat down with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan to unpack the electrifying moments that defined table tennis in 2024—a year packed with intense matches, historic tournaments, and groundbreaking inclusivity strides.
2024: A Year of Nonstop Action
From the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals to the Paris Olympics and the innovative Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, table tennis dominated global screens. Sorling highlighted how the sport soared post-Paris, with Chengdu’s mixed-team format redefining collaboration. \"The energy was unreal,\" she said. \"This new approach lets players shine as a unit.\"
China’s Leadership & Gender Equality Wins
As a powerhouse in the sport, the Chinese mainland continues to set trends. Sorling praised its commitment to gender equality, crediting stars like Sun Yingsha for inspiring a new generation. \"Their passion drives the sport forward globally,\" she added.
What’s Next?
With momentum from 2024, Sorling hinted at more tech-driven formats and youth-focused initiatives. \"We’re just getting started,\" she teased—proving table tennis is more than a game; it’s a cultural force.
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intense matches, historic tournaments, and groundbreaking inclusivity strides.
\"The energy was unreal,\" she said. \"This new approach lets players shine as a unit.\"
\"Their passion drives the sport forward globally,\" she added.
\"We’re just getting started,\" she teased—proving table tennis is more than a game; it’s a cultural force.
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