Join us on  23 April 2026  to celebrate the World Table Tennis Day 2026!

The ITTF Foundation is excited to unveil the new theme for the upcoming two years: Health & Well-Being! The celebration’s theme will extend across two consecutive years (2026 & 2027), a reflection of its vital importance and lasting impact. This theme will not only inspire both editions of World Table Tennis Day but also guide the ITTF Foundation’s work and the shared vision of the entire ITTF Group family.

Health & Well-Being at the Core

Since its creation, Health & Well-Being has been a central commitment of the ITTF Foundation. Through initiatives such as TT4Health and the World Table Tennis for Health Festival, we have showcased how table tennis can change lives encouraging physical activity, enhancing mental health and strengthening social connections.

The new theme builds on this foundation and highlights the transformative power of table tennis to inspire healthier lifestyles. More than just a sport, table tennis is accessible, enjoyable and sustainable it motivates movement, fosters resilience and brings people together across all ages, abilities, and communities..

#TTMovesYou

To amplify this message, the ITTF Foundation is launching the campaign #TTMovesYou, celebrating table tennis not just as a game but as a global movement for healthier bodies and stronger minds.

Meet the WTTD 2026 Promoters

Since its inception in 2021, the WTTD Promoters initiative has played a pivotal role in forming the whole annual event, fostering original and sustainable celebrations in collaboration with local organisations. These initiatives aim to address various community issues and bring along social values through the power of table tennis. As a supporter, the ITTF Foundation is committed to providing the Promoters with guidance and resources to organise their WTTD initiatives on April 23, through not only financial support but also through capacity-building workshops and media exposure.

Each year, passionate changemakers from around the world are selected as World Table Tennis Day Promoters. These individuals lead local celebrations that use table tennis to bring communities together and address social challenges through sport. From schools and community centres to refugee camps and city squares, WTTD Promoters turn the spirit of the day into real action on the ground.

Check out the WTTD 2026 Promoters

Health & Well-Being Handbook

To support communities and organisers around the world, the ITTF Foundation has launched a Health & Well-being Handbook to accompany the WTTD 2026–2027 theme.

The handbook explore how table tennis contributes to physical health, mental health, emotional well-being and social connection. It also provides practical activities and ideas that communities can use to organise celebrations linked to health and well-being through table tennis.

Explore the handbook here

World Table Tennis Day 2025 Previous Celebrations in Pictures

World Table Tennis Day 2025 in Numbers

Let's continue to spread the joy of the game and build a more inclusive world, one rally at a time.

Because Table Tennis Moves YOU, and moves us all

#TTMovesYou #TTCanChangeLives #WorldTableTennisDay #WTTD2026