Ittf biography of martin
Ittf biography of martin
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International Table Tennis Federation
International table tennis governing body
| Abbreviation | ITTF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1926; 99 years ago (1926) |
| Founder | William Henry Lawes |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Membership | 227 member associations |
President | Petra Sörling |
| Website | |
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for all national table tennis associations that use ITTF-approved sponge table tennis rackets.[1] The role of the ITTF includes overseeing rules and regulations and seeking technological improvement for the sport of table tennis.
The ITTF is responsible for the organization of numerous international competitions, including the World Table Tennis Championships.
Founding history
The ITTF was founded in 1926 by William Henry Lawes from Wymondham, the nine founding members being Austria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Germany, Hungary, British India, S