The Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) has cancelled the upcoming Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships scheduled to be held in Pyongyang, North Korea, due to visa issues and lack of cooperation from North Korean authorities. ATTU is now searching for an alternative host, with Oman among the potential candidates. The event, originally planned for June 22-28, will now be combined with the ITTF World Youth Championships Continental Qualification in Bahrain in November. The cancellation does not impact North Korea's hosting of the 2028 Asian Championships.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has initiated the bidding process for the 2027 and 2028 editions of the World Masters Table Tennis Championships and the World Youth Championships. The Masters event, catering to players over 40, will introduce a new Team Championships format in 2027. The Youth Championships continue to serve as a vital platform for emerging talent. Bids are due by March 15, 2026, with host cities to be announced on May 1, 2026.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has opened nominations for the 2026 Athletes’ Commission Elections, emphasizing the importance of athlete representation in sports governance. The elections will determine the Commission for 2026-2030, focusing on strengthening representation, transparency, and dialogue. Athletes must meet specific criteria, including competing in World Championships or Para World Championships between 2018 and 2026, and demonstrating a commitment to representing their peers. The election process will involve in-person and secret ballot voting during the 2026 World Team and Para Table Tennis Championships.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and World Table Tennis (WTT) have announced new broadcast agreements expanding access to flagship competitions in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France) and the United States. These deals, including renewals with Dyn in the DACH region and a launch with FanDuel TV in the US, aim to increase visibility and attract new audiences, with a focus on language accessibility and diverse platforms. The French agreement with L’Équipe provides exclusive French-language coverage.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has allocated €770,000 in grants to 21 International Federations and International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled, focusing on technical official training across 26 para sports. This initiative aims to enhance technical and organizational capacity, ensuring consistent standards and sustainable development within the Paralympic Movement, aligning with a broader strategy to build robust structures beyond Games and support balanced global growth.