The International Table Tennis Federation approved a new constitution during its centenary Annual General Meeting in London, marking a major step in modernising the sport’s governance. The updated framework is designed to guide table tennis into its second century, following extensive consultation with member associations.
The reforms aim to create a more representative and transparent structure, strengthening areas such as decision-making processes, integrity measures, and athlete involvement. The new constitution reflects widespread input from across the table tennis community, with a large proportion of member feedback incorporated into the final document.
Adopted during a historic gathering in the city where the federation was founded, the move signals a broader effort to future-proof the organisation and ensure it remains fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving global sports landscape.
The final version of the new constitution had already introduced key revisions in sensitive areas, including the voting system—where the initially proposed weighted model was ultimately dropped—as well as adjustments to the Council structure, now set at 35 members, and updates to integrity frameworks. These changes reflect what the federation described as a more transparent, inclusive process shaped by member feedback.
The General Assembly took place during a wider programme of events in London, including the ITTF Summit 2026, the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, and a gala held at the historic Guildhall. Together, these occasions underscored the symbolic significance of the centenary in the city where the federation was founded in 1926, while also marking the Peruvian Table Tennis Federation as the year’s most active member association.
With legal matters settled and a new institutional structure in place, the ITTF now begins its second century on a more stable footing. The next challenge, however, extends beyond regulation: it will be political in nature, translating this framework into genuine trust and ensuring a system capable of maintaining a balance between development, representation, and credibility.
