This figure represents the continued and phenomenal world-wide push by the International Table Tennis Federation to ensure that every nation on the planet plays table tennis.
This figure includes 100% coverage of Oceania and makes the ITTF the only International Federation to have members in every nation across a whole continent.
The newly elected nations are:
- Wallis and Futuna
- Curacao/Netherlands Antilles
- Tokelau
- Antigua-Barbuda
- Mozambique
- British Virgin Islands
The all-inclusive nature of this truly global sport is currently being highlighted at the GAC GROUP World Table Tennis Championships in the Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam. Over 130 nations and 700+ players are competing over the eight day competition from the 8th -15th May.
This move places table tennis above Basketball and just seven nations away from over-taking Volleyball (222).
Adham Sharara ITTF President said: "I am vey proud of this achievement and it shows how strong our development programme is as we continue to grow each year."
