The 2023 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals took place from May 20 to May 28, 2023, in Durban, South Africa. This event marked the first time the Championships were held in Africa since the 1939 edition in Cairo, Egypt.
International Table Tennis Federation
Hosted at the Durban International Convention Centre, the tournament featured five main events: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The competition attracted a global audience of over 1.1 billion people, with matches broadcast across 176 territories.
International Table Tennis Federation
In the Men's Singles final, China's Fan Zhendong clinched the gold medal, defeating compatriot Wang Chuqin. In the Women's Singles final, Sun Yingsha, also from China, secured the title. The Mixed Doubles gold went to Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, marking a clean sweep for China in the top events.
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The 2023 Championships were a significant milestone for table tennis, showcasing the sport's global appeal and marking a historic moment for African sports hosting.
Venue: Durban ICC
Timings: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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May 20, 2024 12:00 am - May 28, 2024 12:00 am
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