In the early hours of April 10, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board decided to introduce the Mixed Team event for table tennis to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. At the same time, Men’s and Women’s Doubles will return and replace the Men’s and Women’s Team events. The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will now feature Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and the Mixed Team event. The Mixed Team event for table tennis was first successfully introduced at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup held in Chengdu, China, in December 2023. ITTF President Petra Sörling expressed her gratitude and excitement, “This landmark decision by the IOC Executive Board builds on the incredible momentum table tennis is experiencing and is a testament to its growing universal appeal. After the resounding success of table tennis at Paris 2024, the introduction of the Mixed Team event in Los Angeles marks another historic milestone, fully aligned with our vision of a dynamic, inclusive future for our sport.”

 

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source:Chengdu Discovery