7th World Racket Sports Science Congress to be Held in Ningbo 2026

The 7th World Racket Sports Science Congress (WRSSC 2026) is scheduled to take place from October 23 to 25, 2026, in Ningbo, China. The event will be hosted at the Pan Pacific Hotel under the auspices of Ningbo University, serving as a global platform to advance scientific, technical and practical knowledge within racket sports.

The congress is organized through a joint effort involving Ningbo University and several international academic partners, including the University of Ljubljana, the University of Granada, and the Niigata Institute of Technology. International federations and partner universities will also lead special sessions during the event.

Objectives and Academic Focus

According to official congress details, the WRSSC 2026 aims to strengthen the connection between scientific research and professional practice. The event is designed to highlight research that informs athlete well-being, equipment design, training, coaching, and performance enhancement.

The program will feature a variety of academic sessions and keynote presentations. Key areas of exploration will include:

• Performance, training, and technology
• AI applications in racket sports
• Biomechanics and physiology
• Injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Nutrition and health promotion
• Equipment and playing surfaces

The congress seeks to provide an international forum where researchers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders can share innovative ideas and scientific evidence. To ensure long-term impact and accessibility within the field, new findings will be published and disseminated through an online abstract book and proceedings.

Participation and Format

The event is open to a wide range of professionals, including scientists, coaches, medical professionals, doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, managers, and students. The congress will utilize a hybrid format, offering in-person sessions in Ningbo alongside virtual sessions to provide global convenience for participants.

Beyond the academic sessions, the congress is intended to facilitate international collaboration among professional communities, universities, and federations. The environment is designed to support networking and innovation across the various disciplines that influence racket sports.

Venue and Location

Ningbo, a historic coastal city in eastern China, will serve as the host location. The city is noted for its maritime history and cultural landmarks, such as the Tianyi Museum, which is the oldest existing private library in China, as well as Dongqian Lake and various historic Buddhist sites.

The timing of the congress in October coincides with one of the most pleasant months in Ningbo, characterized by low humidity, little rainfall, and mild temperatures ranging between 18 and 25 °C.