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The championship marks the first time in over 84 years that the championship will be held on African soil.
After 84 years, Africa will host the World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) for the first time.
The WTTC Durban will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre between May 20 and 28, 2023, in Durban, South Africa.
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The competition will take place on African soil for the first time in more than 84 years, making it a significant moment in the history of table tennis on the continent.
In addition to the top-notch table tennis action, the WTTC claims that the vibrant culture of South Africa will be highlighted to add a fresh and exciting dimension to the competition.
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They also claim that Durban will be a sensory feast where players and spectators can experience the local culture, traditions, and atmosphere.
This year's championships will provide 128 single players, 64 doubles players and a mixed doubles players the opportunity to participate for eight days, compete in a knockout format, and ultimately determine who will be proclaimed the world champion in their respective categories.
World table tennis championship returns to Lagos after three years
Meanwhile, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has confirmed that Lagos will host the world table tennis championship contender in 2023.
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The Molade Okoya Thomas indoor hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in surulere will be the venue.
The Last time Lagos hosted the rest of the world in international table tennis was in 2019 during the ITTF challege plus although Lagos have hosted Africans.
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The state was preparing for 2020 ITTF Challenge plus before COVID 19 made the organizers to postpone it indefiniately and since then Lagos has not host the world.
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