India Gears Up for ITTF Mixed Team World Cup Challenge

India is among the 16 teams competing in the second ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, China. The tournament features a three-stage format with 52 matches, highlighting mixed doubles and singles contests that aim to promote gender equality in table tennis. Hosts China are the defending champions.

India is set to compete in the second edition of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup, vying for the prestigious Guoliang-Sörling Trophy. The tournament is slated for December 1-8 in Chengdu, China, featuring an elite lineup of 16 global teams, with host nation China as the defending champions.

The event, announced by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), will see participation from countries including Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, and the USA, among others. The competition is structured into a rigorous three-stage format, with teams initially divided into groups for round-robin matches.

As the tournament progresses, it emphasizes gender equality with mixed doubles and singles matches, showcasing a blend of male and female players. With a total of 52 matches across various stages, the competition promises high-stakes action leading to the knockout phase, culminating in final and bronze contests.

(With inputs from agencies.)