INTERNATIONAL DAYAWARENESS

World Table Tennis Day

Every year on April 23, the fastest game on two feet gets a day all its own. World Table Tennis Day is the International Table Tennis Federation's annual invitation to pick up a paddle, find a table, and play. It is less about winning trophies and more about the rally itself: neighbors, coworkers, kids, and grandparents all swinging at the same little ball, on every continent, in the same 24 hours.

APR23

Friday, April 23Every year on April 23

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Roots: Created in 2015 by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF); the ITTF Foundation spearheads the worldwide celebration.
Hashtag: #WorldTableTennisDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Kitchen Table Classic

Clear the kitchen table, stack a row of books for a net, and run a family round-robin tournament with the score kept on the fridge.

WITH FRIENDS

Park Table Pop-Up

Find an outdoor table at a park or rec center, bring spare paddles, and invite passersby into a winner-stays-on rally.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Stream the World Game

Tune into the ITTF Foundation's 24-hour World Table Tennis Day stream and host a watch party at a school, library, or club.

Plan ahead

World Table Tennis Day is observed on April 23 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Thu, Apr 23this year

2027Fri, Apr 23

2028Sun, Apr 23

2029Mon, Apr 23

2030Tue, Apr 23

2031Wed, Apr 23

2032Fri, Apr 23

2033Sat, Apr 23

2034Sun, Apr 23

2035Mon, Apr 23

2036Wed, Apr 23

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