ITTF delegation visits Busan ahead of 2024 Busan World Table Tennis Championships

A delegation from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) visited BEXCO, the venue for the 2024 Busan World Table Tennis Championships.

About 20 people attended the visit, including ITTF President Petra Sorling, Organizing Committee Chairman Yoo Seung-min and Busan city officials.

During the visit, Chairman Sorling expressed his admiration for the preparations of the organizing committee and the city of Busan. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the committee and the ITTF to ensure the satisfaction of players, spectators and the media during the championships.

Chairman Yoo Seung-min also expressed his confidence in the successful organization of the tournament and asked for continued support from the public. The organizing committee is working closely with the city of Busan and the ITTF to prepare detailed action plans for the remaining season.

Busan city officials mentioned that they intend to learn from the May 2023 Durban Games in South Africa as part of their preparations for the 2024 championships. They aim to create an enjoyable and inclusive competition for everyone.

The 2024 Busan World Table Tennis Championships, scheduled for 16-25 February 2024, will be the first World Table Tennis Championships in Korea. It is a highly prestigious tournament that offers 16 qualification spots (8 for men and 8 for women) for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The event holds great significance as it marks the re-hosting of the Busan Championships after the 2020 edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.