North Korean table tennis star Kim Kum-yong will participate in the 2026 ITTF Asian Cup, scheduled for February 4-8 in Haikou, China. She secured her spot after winning the women's singles title at the 2026 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Kazakhstan. South Korea's Shin Yu-bin, Ju Chuen-hee, Kim Na-young, and Lee Eun-hye are also confirmed to compete. Kim Kum-yong previously won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Championships, defeating the South Korean pairing of Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin. North Korea recently secured hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Junior Table Tennis Championships and the 2028 Asian Table Tennis Championships.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) conference, setting international standards for anti-doping regulations, opened in Busan. The event, held at BEXCO, brings together over 2,000 attendees from 191 countries. The conference will determine the World Anti-Doping Code and related standards for 2027-2032. Discussions include strengthening youth athlete protection and respecting the operational independence of national anti-doping organizations. The conference also addresses the "Enhanced Games," a controversial event that allows banned substances and advanced equipment. The Busan Declaration, emphasizing fair play and international cooperation, will be announced at the closing ceremony.

Petra Sörling, President of the International Table Tennis Federation (165) and Boris van der Vorst attended the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh following an invitation from Dr. Astrit Hasani, Vice-President of the (168). They met with IWF officials. The visit highlighted the importance of the games as an international meeting point.