The International Table Tennis Federation and World Table Tennis will establish joint offices in Los Angeles by the end of 2025, along with a Global Training Centre expected to open in the second quarter of 2026. This initiative aims to boost table tennis's popularity in the Americas, leveraging the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The training center will support international athletes and foster emerging American talent, building on grassroots efforts, including over 30 activities in the Americas in 2025. The move is also intended to increase media coverage and sponsorship for the sport in the U.S.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is in exclusive talks with Saudi Arabia, formalized by an MoU signed on July 11 by ITTF President Petra Sörling, Saudi Table Tennis Federation (STTF) President Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, and ITTF Group CEO Steve Dainton, to potentially host the next ITTF Esports World Championships. With Riyadh set to host the first Olympic Esports Games in 2027, where table tennis is expected to feature, this partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and its ambition to become a hub for digital sports. The collaboration aims to integrate esports more deeply into the Olympic movement and attract new audiences to table tennis.

Khalil Al-Mohannadi has filed appeals with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the ITTF tribunal after narrowly losing the International Table Tennis Federation presidential election to Petra Sörling by a vote of 104-102. Al-Mohannadi is challenging the validity of the process, citing "core violations," including acceptance of electronic votes and registration irregularities. The election, held in Qatar, was disrupted by outsiders, and protests erupted after Sörling overturned Al-Mohannadi's lead with the digital vote. Tensions remain high as the ITTF must complete the election of remaining positions by November, with the current legal proceedings potentially delaying the timeline. CAS will rule on the matter, but the ITTF faces the urgent need to restore its legitimacy.

Petra Sörling narrowly secured re-election as president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) with a 104-102 vote against Khalil Al-Mohannadi at the General Assembly in Doha. Despite the ITTF affirming the election's compliance with its constitution and the use of a hybrid voting system (in-person and online) agreed upon by both candidates, the results triggered immediate outcry and allegations of irregularities, particularly regarding online votes cast after the initial roll call. The Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) has questioned the election's integrity and is considering an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The assembly was suspended amidst the turmoil, and the ITTF has announced an investigation into the disruptions and a review of its governance. Sörling acknowledged internal tensions, while emphasizing the election's validity and her commitment to addressing structural reforms within the ITTF.

Petra Sörling has been re-elected as President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) with 104 votes against Khalil Al-Mohannadi's 102, amidst protests and allegations of voting irregularities at the ITTF Annual General Meeting in Doha. The meeting was suspended and will reconvene no later than November. Al-Mohannadi and several delegates protested, claiming five online ballots were added improperly. Sörling defended the election's validity and called for governance modernisation, while acknowledging safety concerns due to the aggressive environment. The ITTF congress confirmed Astana, Fukuoka, and Rio de Janeiro as hosts for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 World Championships respectively.