India will host the 28th ITTF–ATTU Asian Table Tennis Teams Championships at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) from October 11–15, 2025. The event will bring together Asia’s top table tennis teams and serve as a qualifying tournament for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships.
Key Highlights
- Event: 28th Asian Table Tennis Teams Championships
- Dates: October 11–15, 2025
- Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Organizer: Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) with ITTF & ATTU
- First time: Odisha hosting an Asian-level TT event
- Past event in Odisha: 2019 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (Cuttack)
- Last Asian Championships (2023, Kazakhstan):
- India won bronze in men’s and women’s team events
- Pair of Ayhika Mukherjee & Sutirtha Mukherjee won historic bronze in women’s doubles
- Format: Men’s & women’s team events
- Qualification: Top 13 teams in each category qualify for 2026 ITTF World Team Championships
Venue & Facilities – Odisha’s Sports Push
- Odisha has hosted major events like:
- FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
- Khelo India University Games
- SAFF Football Championship
- For TT Championships:
- ITTF-approved flooring
- Advanced lighting systems
- Air-conditioned playing arenas
- Reinforces Odisha’s vision as a multi-sport excellence hub in India
Participation & Competition
- Leading nations expected: China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore
- Teams from South Asia, Middle East, Central Asia to participate
- India’s men’s & women’s squads aim to capitalize on home support
- China’s dominance:
- Won majority of Asian & World TT titles since the 1950s
Significance
For India
- Boosts India’s global visibility in table tennis
- Provides direct qualification opportunity for 2026 World Team Championships
- Enhances exposure for Indian paddlers against world-class opponents
For Odisha
- Strengthens Bhubaneswar’s profile as a sports hub
- Builds on success of previous global events hosted in the state
Static Facts:
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
- Founded: 1926
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU)
- Founded: 1972
- Governing body for TT in Asia
World Team Table Tennis Championships
- Held: Biennially
- Next edition: 2026
China’s dominance: World leader in table tennis since the 1950s