The formation of WTT India will increase the country’s hosting of international tournaments.

• WTT India, the events’ arm of the International Table Tennis Federation, has formed a domestic WTT event company in India.

• The company aims to host more high-profile world-ranking events in India, joining countries like China, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and the US.

• A. Sharath Kamal, retired earlier this year, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of WTT India.

• Vita Dani, co-promoter of Ultimate Table Tennis and an ITTF governing council member, will join the board of directors.

• India currently hosts two annual WTT events, a Star Contender and a Youth Contender series tournament.

• The partnership aims to lead up to the 2036 Games in India, a potential pathway to the Olympics.