Table tennis is a racket sport derived from tennis but distinguished by its playing surface being atop a stationary table, rather than the court on which players stand. Either individually or in teams of two, players take alternating turns returning a light, hollow ball over the table's net onto the opposing half of the court using small rackets until they fail to do so, which results in a point for the opponent. Play is fast, requiring quick reaction and constant attention, and is characterized by an emphasis on spin, which can affect the ball's trajectory more than in other ball sports.
Para table tennis is a parasports which follows the rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The usual table tennis rules are in effect with slight modifications for wheelchair athletes. Athletes from disability groups can take part. Athletes receive classifications between 1 and 11. Classes 1–5 are for those in wheelchairs and classes 6–10 for those who have disabilities that allow them to play standing. Within those groups, the higher classification means the more function the athlete has. Class 11 is defined for players with an intellectual disability.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for all national table tennis associations that use ITTF-approved sponge table tennis rackets. The role of the ITTF includes overseeing rules and regulations and seeking technological improvement for the sport of table tennis. The ITTF is responsible for the organization of numerous international competitions, including the World Table Tennis Championships that has continued since 1926.
The Table Tennis World Cup has been held annually since 1980. There had only been men's singles until the start of women's singles in 1996 and team competitions in 1990. The team competitions were canceled until the relaunch in 2007, and now held in odd-numbered years. The competitions are sanctioned by International Table Tennis Federation and classified as R1 in rating weightings, B2 in bonus weightings in the ITTF world ranking.
The ITTF–ATTU Asian Cup is an annual table tennis competition held by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU). The first edition was held in 1983. The competition features men's and women's singles events, with 16 players qualifying to take part in each event, subject to a maximum of two players per association.
The People's Republic of China, the previous host of the 2008 Olympics at Beijing, competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the United Kingdom, between 27 July and 12 August 2012. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Summer Olympics since its debut in 1952. A total of 396 Chinese athletes, 171 men and 225 women, were selected by the Chinese Olympic Committee to compete in 23 sports. For the fourth time in its Olympic history, China was represented by more female than male athletes.
The 2019 ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup was a table tennis competition that took place from 5–7 April in Yokohama, Japan. The event was organised by the Japan Table Tennis Association (JTTA), under the authority of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU). It was the 32nd edition of the event, and the fourth time that it had been held in Japan.
Clarence Chew Zhe Yu is a Singaporean table tennis player. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The men's team in table tennis at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships was held at Doha Hall from 28 September to 1 October 2021.
The women's team at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Doha was held at Lusail Sports Arena from 28 September to 1 October 2021.
The women's singles at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Doha was held at Lusail Sports Arena from 1 to 4 October 2021.
The men's doubles at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Doha was held at Lusail Sports Arena from 1 to 4 October 2021.
The women's doubles at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Doha was held at Lusail Sports Arena from 2 to 5 October 2021.
The mixed doubles at the 2021 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Doha was held at Lusail Sports Arena from 30 September to 4 October 2021.
The men's doubles competition of the table tennis event at the 2017 SEA Games was held 20 August at MiTEC Hall 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The women's doubles competition of the table tennis event at the 2017 SEA Games was held 20 August at MiTEC Hall 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The mixed doubles competition of the table tennis event at the 2017 SEA Games was held 20 August at MiTEC Hall 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The men's singles competition of the table tennis events at the 2017 SEA Games is being held from 21 to 22 August at the MiTEC Hall 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The women's singles competition of the table tennis events at the 2017 SEA Games is being held from 21 to 22 August at the MiTEC Hall 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The men's singles at the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Pyeongchang was held at Yongpyong Dome from 7 to 10 September 2023.
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