What organization has governed international table tennis since its founding in 1926?
Answer
International Table Tennis Federation
The International Table Tennis Federation has governed international table tennis since its founding in 1926.
The federation was established in Berlin by representatives from national associations in Europe and Asia. Its responsibilities include setting the Laws of Table Tennis, organizing world-level competitions, and regulating international rankings and equipment.
The ITTF is separate from the International Tennis Federation, which governs lawn tennis. It is also distinct from World Table Tennis, the commercial and events-management structure launched by the ITTF in 2021.
The federation oversees events such as the World Table Tennis Championships, the World Team Championships, and Olympic table tennis in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee. Its rules cover the table, net, ball, racket, service, scoring, and match conduct.