Today is the day, Thursday 6th April 2017; it is World Table Tennis Day.
New York very much lit the torch on Tuesday 28th March when Thomas Weikert, ITTF President and Leandro Olvech, ITTF Director-Development joined Joël Bouzou, the Founder and President of the Monaco based organisation, Peace and Sport, at the headquarters of the United Nations.
Also, Kanak Jha and Tal Leibovitz delighted all present, as they not only played an exhibition match, the helped local children improve their skills.
Now wherever you look from east to west, from north to south; the initiative is being celebrated in style.
In the continent of Asia, successful events have already been witnessed in Pune, India and in Laguna, Philippines in addition to Afghanistan and Singapore. Likewise in Oceania, Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia has also witnessed celebration.
Travel to the other side of the world; in Latin America, gatherings to celebrate the sport have been enjoyed in Tlalnepantia, Mexico and in Guatemala City, as well as in the Peruvian town of Chosica and in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago.
Meanwhile, in Africa, Luanda in Angola; Hawassa in Ethiopia have witnessed events, as have several European countries. Notably meetings have already taken place in Samobor, Croatia as well as in Salbris, France and in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon.
The sport for all, in some parts of the globe, it is not yet officially “World Table Tennis Day” but already every continent has staged events!
Join in the occasion, join in the fun; wherever you are follow the example set and play table tennis! Celebrate the day!