Over the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the world of table tennis:
France to Host Two Table Tennis World Cups
The French Table Tennis Federation (FFTT) announced that France will host the next two editions of the singles World Cup. The 2027 tournament is scheduled for Montpellier, the hometown of star players Félix and Alexis Lebrun, while the 2028 edition is planned for Paris. This decision aims to capitalize on the surge of interest in table tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics and to celebrate the federation’s centenary. (lemonde.fr)
Andro Releases New Table Tennis Blade
Andro introduced the Achanta Legacy OFF, a 7-ply all-wood shakehand blade developed in collaboration with Indian international Kamal Sharath Achanta. The blade features limba veneers on both sides, sandwiching five inner wood plies, designed to hold the ball against the rubber slightly longer than a standard 5-ply build. It is available in straight, flared, and anatomical handles, weighing approximately 87 grams. (ttsensei.com)
Highlights:
- France to host two table tennis World Cups, building on Olympics momentum and Lebrun brothers, Published on Thursday, September 17
