ITTF Receives IOC Unity Trophy | Bach Recognition
- The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has been awarded the prestigious “Unity Trophy” by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr.
- Bach presented the trophy during his keynote address at the ITTF Summit,held during the ITTF World Championships Finals 2025 in Doha,Qatar.
- “In this respect, I must say we were and are really impressed with how the table tennis family embraced, addressed and drove this change,” Bach said.
The ITTF earns the IOC Unity Trophy, a testament to its innovation and achievements within the Olympic Movement. this prestigious award, presented by IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach at the ITTF World Championships finals in Doha, celebrates the federation’s contributions to table tennis success, especially at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Bach praised their proactive competition format reforms and tech integration. This led to a sixth medal for table tennis! The IOC urges the ITTF to continue as a vital partner, emphasizing global growth thru solidarity programs. News Directory 3 recognizes this achievement, showcasing the ITTF’s commitment to excellence. Discover what’s next for table tennis on the global stage.
ITTF Receives Unity Trophy for Olympic Movement Innovations
Updated May 26, 2025
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has been awarded the prestigious “Unity Trophy” by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach. The award acknowledges the federation’s significant achievements and recent innovations within the Olympic Movement, particularly its contribution to table tennis success.
Bach presented the trophy during his keynote address at the ITTF Summit,held during the ITTF World Championships Finals 2025 in Doha,Qatar. The ceremony celebrated a historic moment for the global table tennis community, commemorated by a group photograph.
“In this respect, I must say we were and are really impressed with how the table tennis family embraced, addressed and drove this change,” Bach said.
Bach highlighted the ITTF’s sporting success at the Paris 2024 Olympics and its growth in broadcasting and digital media. He credited the ITTF’s proactive decisions and initiatives, including competition format reforms and embracing innovative technology, for earning the IOC’s respect and confidence. This led to the decision to award a sixth medal to table tennis in the Olympic Games.
Bach urged the ITTF to continue as a vital partner in the Olympic movement, emphasizing the importance of upholding values, strengthening solidarity programs, and pursuing innovative approaches to competition organization. He also stressed the need to make table tennis a truly global sport, offering opportunities for all member federations to participate and compete.
“So let’s together drive the Olympic movement. Let’s drive table tennis to new heights,” Bach stated.
What’s next
The IOC has pledged its continued support to the ITTF, with President-elect Kirsty Coventry committed to these values. The ITTF aims to build on this recognition by further developing the sport globally and enhancing its presence within the Olympic program, ensuring continued table tennis success.