CHENGDU, Aug. 26 (silubaba) -- The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced on Saturday the return of the World Cup under an innovative mixed team format, which is set to take place in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province in December.
The competition will feature a combination of men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events.
A ceremonial signing took place on Saturday in Chengdu, with the presence of ITTF president Petra Sorling, ITTF deputy president and World Table Tennis (WTT) chair of the board Liu Guoliang, and ITTF Group CEO Steve Dainton.
The agreement solidifies Chengdu's role as the host of the 2023 ITTF Mixed Team World Cup and for a consecutive five-year term (2023-2027).
The decision to revive the World Cup was endorsed by the ITTF Council held in Bangkok during the recent ITTF Summit.
"The legacy of the ITTF World Cup, spanning over four decades, is a testament to the passion and dedication of athletes who have etched their names into its history. This legacy shall forever remain an integral part of our sport's heritage," said Sorling.
For Liu, "Chengdu is once again in the spotlight, following the tremendous success of the 2022 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals and the FISU World University Games in 2023."
"These events not only showcased Chengdu's charm and hospitality, but also affirmed the city's superb capability in event organization and coordination - key to its selection as the host city as the first ITTF Mixed Team World Cup," he said. ■
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