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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

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 Para triathlete returned an adverse analytical finding for a Prohibited Substance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has referred an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) committed by Para triathlete Ronan Nunes Cordeiro at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to World Triathlon. In its role as major event organiser of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the IPC was responsible for the anti-doping programme at the Paris 2024 Games. Cordei

As the Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympic Games draw ever closer, ParalympicsGB has announced the final 12 athletes for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, completing the full 25-strong team. The Games will take place in Italy from 6 to 15 March. British Winter Paralympic legends will once again lead the charge. This latest selection brings notable highlights: Nina Sparks becomes the first British female Paralympic snowboarder, while David Zeff is believed to be the firs

MILAN, February 21, 2026 - IOC President Kirsty Coventry has praised the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games as a “truly successful” edition that combined outstanding athlete performances, strong public support and record global engagement. Speaking at the IOC’s closing press conference from the Main Media Centre in Milan, President Coventry thanked the Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, volunteers and local communities across all host venues for delivering what s

England’s World Table Tennis Team Championships Draw Sets the Stage: China, Japan, Korea, Germany, and France Gather on Home Soil The draw for the final stage of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships was officially unveiled on January 26 at The Shard in London. As the host nation, England will automatically compete in Stage 1a matches, which will take place from May 2 to 3 at the OVO Arena Wembley. England’s men’s team has been placed in Group 1, alongside China