China and Japan Set Up Double Finals Clash at Centennial World Championships
The semi-finals of the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships Finals in London concluded with China and Japan advancing to both the men’s and women’s finals, setting up a blockbuster double showdown at OVO Arena Wembley. In the women’s event, Japan swept Germany 3-0, while China defeated Romania 3-0 behind strong performances from Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Kuai Man. Japan’s men also cruised into the final with a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei. China, however, survived a dramatic b
Inside the Centennial London Worlds as ITTF Charts Its Next 100 Years
At the centennial 2026 World Table Tennis Championships in London, the competition on court is intense and relentless, while off court, the sport has also entered a moment of “high-density dialogue.” In this city that has witnessed a century of table tennis development, the President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) sat down for an exclusive interview. She addressed, in a systematic manner, the sport’s direction at a critical historical juncture — covering
The Hidden Cost of Green Energy Poor Nations Paying the Price for Global Transition
A new report by United Nations University warns that the extraction of critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt—essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and AI—is imposing severe environmental and health costs on vulnerable communities in Africa and South America, deepening global inequality. The report stresses that the so-called “green transition” comes at a price: while wealthy nations reap technological benefits, mining communities face water pollution, scar
An Interview with Sally Lockyer, CEO of Table Tennis England
By May Zhao As table tennis marks the centenary of its world championships, the 2026 edition returns to London—the birthplace of the sport—transforming the event into more than just a global competition, but a symbolic bridge between history and the future. At the heart of this milestone event is Sally Lockyer, Chief Executive Officer of Table Tennis England. From large-scale event delivery and global broadcasting to grassroots legacy and international cooperation, she offers
History was made at the Copper Box as the ITTF World Team Table Tennis
Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN kicked off in the capital today. London 2026 is the centenary ITTF World Championships, celebrating 100 years since the first one took place in the city. Stage 1B, featuring 56 men’s and 56 women’s teams, kicked off at the Copper Box on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today, each divided into 14 groups of four in this opening group stage of the competition. Writing their names into history were Hana Goda of Egypt who w
Centenary Table Tennis Returns to London Day One Shock Upsets Hong Kong China and Mexico Lead
（By May Zhao)The ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented ACN officially opened in London, United Kingdom, marking a historic centenary celebration of the International Table Tennis Federation. Running from 28 April to 10 May, the event returns to the city where the first World Championships were held a century ago, symbolising the sport’s journey from a modest beginning to a truly global game. This year’s edition features the Swaythling Cup (me
