World Table Tennis Championships.. A century-long journey that creates legends

Doha: The World Table Tennis Championships (WTT) is among the most prestigious and important events in the sport, having created legends and etched th...

Doha: The World Table Tennis Championships (WTT) is among the most prestigious and important events in the sport, having created legends and etched the names of nations into history. Since its inception in the 1920s, the championships have grown to become one of the most significant global sport events, bringing together top male and female players from around the world.

The first official edition of the WTT was held in 1926 in London, organized by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), which was established in the same year.

The initial tournament, which was held annually until 1957, saw participation exclusively from European nations and focused mainly on men's events-both singles and teams.

Only nine countries took part in that inaugural edition.

Over the following decades, and through 58 editions, the champions witnessed significant expansion in terms of participating countries and competition categories.