Cairo, Egypt – (African Boulevard News) – The Table Tennis Championship is finally returning to Africa! The competition was last held on African soil in 1939, in Cairo, Egypt, and now, after 84 years, it has come back to the continent. The event will be held in the capital city of Senegal, Dakar, in 2023, which marks a significant milestone in the history of table tennis in Africa.
The tournament will be held at the Dakar Arena, a state-of-the-art sports complex that can accommodate over 15,000 people. This facility has hosted several national and international sporting events in the past and will undoubtedly provide a world-class experience to the players and spectators alike.
According to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President, Thomas Weikert, “Senegal is a country with a rich history in sports, and it is a great pleasure to see that the ITTF has decided to hold its flagship event, the World Table Tennis Championship, there in 2023.”
The ITTF has been working closely with the Senegalese Table Tennis Federation to ensure that the event is a success. The championship will bring together over 200 players from more than 100 countries, including some of the world’s top-ranked table tennis players.
The President of the Senegalese Table Tennis Federation, Awa Diallo, expressed her excitement, “We are delighted to host this prestigious event and welcome players from all over the world to our beautiful country, Senegal. We are confident that this event will attract a significant audience and showcase our country’s tourism sector.”
The tournament will also have a significant impact on the local economy, as it is expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue from tourism, transportation, and hospitality.
The donation of the Egypt Cup by King Farouk of Egypt established an icon of the sport, and the ITTF acknowledges Africa’s contribution to the growth and development of table tennis. It is, therefore, fitting that the championship has returned to the continent.
In conclusion, the return of the Table Tennis Championship is an exciting development for the sport in Africa. The event will undoubtedly raise the profile of the sport on the continent and inspire the next generation of players. The championship will also provide a significant economic boost and put Dakar, Senegal, on the world map as a hub of sporting excellence.
