Exciting News for Table Tennis Enthusiasts: 2024 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge to be Held in Asuncion, Paraguay
Asuncion, Paraguay – The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Sports Development is thrilled to announce that the prestigious 2024 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge will be held in the Paraguayan capital of Asuncion from November 1-7, 2024. This marquee talent identification event will make its first-ever appearance in the Americas, marking a significant milestone for the Hopes program and the continued growth of table tennis globally.
ITTF Sports Development Director’s Excitement
Mikael Andersson, the ITTF Sports Development Director, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event, stating:
“We are thrilled to be able to welcome the World Hopes players and coaches to Paraguay. It is the first time that this prestigious activity will be held in the Americas, an important milestone for the Hopes program and a sign of things to come. We are looking forward to a fantastically organized event, while already looking towards the future with a more tightly defined Hopes pathway.”
The Hopes Program
The Hopes Program, a core pillar of ITTF’s Sports Development pathways, aims to identify and nurture young table tennis talents from around the world. After a rigorous continental qualification process, up to 40 players (20 girls and 20 boys) and their coaches will converge in Asuncion for an intense week of training, educational sessions, and the final Hopes Challenge tournament.
Paraguayan Table Tennis Federation’s Gratitude and Excitement
Benjamin Real, the President of the Paraguayan Table Tennis Federation, expressed the country’s gratitude and excitement to host this prestigious event:
“When the World Hopes gather in Paraguay in 2024, the GuaranĂ land will dress up to welcome the best Hopes players in the world. You can be sure that it will be an unforgettable experience full of many emotions. The Paraguayan Table Tennis Federation feels very grateful to have been chosen to organize such an important event, which will have a transcendental impact on our development at the national level, because it will strengthen our position as an organizer of international events and will also serve to improve the technical level of our national players and coaches.”
Sustainability Focus
Notably, the 2024 ITTF World Hopes Week will also feature an educational session for players focused on early intervention in the area of sustainability, ensuring that environmental awareness becomes an integral part of athlete development.
This announcement marks an exciting chapter for table tennis enthusiasts, as the world’s top young talents will converge in Asuncion, Paraguay, to showcase their skills and contribute to the continued growth and development of the sport.
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