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Table tennis is getting a major glow-up ! World Table Tennis (WTT) CEO Steve Dainton sat down with Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan during the electric vibes of last week's China Smash in Beijing. The event marked the city's first major table tennis showdown since hosting the 1961 ITTF World Championships—and Dainton says the sport has never been hotter.
Global Expansion & Youth Power
Dainton praised the \"incredible energy\" of China Smash, calling it a \"game-changer\" for bringing fans closer to the fast-paced sport. He highlighted plans to make table tennis more TikTok-friendly , with shorter formats and interactive fan experiences. \"We're not just about rallies; we're about storytelling,\" he said, comparing WTT's strategy to a binge-worthy Netflix series.
Beijing's Legacy & Future Goals
With over 150 players from 20+ countries at China Smash, Dainton emphasized Asia's role as the sport's heartbeat. He teased upcoming tournaments in Europe and Africa, aiming to turn table tennis into a \"truly global phenomenon.\" For young players? His advice: \"Level up your Instagram reels—show off those spin shots!\"
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! World Table Tennis (WTT) CEO Steve Dainton sat down with Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan during the electric vibes of last week's China Smash in Beijing. The event marked the city's first major table tennis showdown since hosting the 1961 ITTF World Championships—and Dainton says the sport has never been hotter.
Global Expansion & Youth Power
, with shorter formats and interactive fan experiences. \"We're not just about rallies; we're about storytelling,\" he said, comparing WTT's strategy to a binge-worthy Netflix series.
Beijing's Legacy & Future Goals
Fan & Sun Sizzle at WTT Chongqing 2024 
