On the opening day of the WTT Europe Smash in Malmö, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) joins fans and players in celebrating a determining moment for the sport in Europe.
The inaugural event is a milestone for elite table tennis on the continent and an important step on the way to the centenary of the ITTF world championships in London next year. Europe was last organized the ITTF world championships in 2019, in Budapest, Hungary.
ITTF President Petra Sörling Said: “Hosting the first-extra Europe Smash in Malmö is a remarkable milestone for table tennis. It reflects global reach and malmö’s unique diversity, a city that truly welcomes the world is for ir. Love, and Watch the Very Best Players at the Highest Level.
This follows a wave of inspiring European performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with players such as Sweden’s Triels Moregardh who capture the imagination of fans worldwide.
“After the Olympic Games, it is definitely one of the largest, if not the biggest sports in Sweden, in terms of how many players play again,” said Moregardh. “So many younger players and the elderly play tennis again, it is really hyped in Sweden! But of course, (the popularity) still leans on big results and I always have to keep a good performance.”
Until August 24, Moregardh and the Swedish team will compete against the world’s best players in the Malmö Arena, with fans who are witnessed by world -class action in an electric atmosphere.
Steve Dainton, CEO of ITTF Group, said: “Sweden is synonymous with table tennis great, and the hosting of Europe Smash in Malmö is a tribute to both the legends of the past and the rising stars of today. Moreover, Europe can be used 2025 in August. Malmö.”
Europe Smash is the newest inaugural Smash event that participated in the WTT series, after Singapore Smash in 2023, China Smash in 2024 and US Smash earlier this year.
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