Disneyland Paris To Host Table Tennis World Cup
Disneyland Paris has been announced as the host of the 2018 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Men’s World Cup.
The matches are set to be hosted at the Disney Events arena between the 19th and 21st October 2018.
20 players qualify for the men’s and women’s tournaments through their respective Continental Cups, making them the second most prestigious events on the table tennis roster, behind the World Championships.
The event is hosted by Disney Business Solutions, which organised events in Disneyland including the World Weightlifting Championship and the Disneyland Paris Leaders Cup LNB. In 2018 the Junior Ryder Cup will also take place at Disney Land Paris.
Nicolas Dupeux, Disney business solutions director said: “We are delighted to host the 2018 Table Tennis World Cup. We will pull together all of our expertise in sporting event organization to make this contest a magical moment for all. The 2018 Table Tennis World Cup in Disneyland Paris, organized by the FFTT (French Table Tennis Federation), will be a perfect opportunity to make this fascinating sport even more attractive.”
