Meet 1977 World Championships referee John Wright
From a chance conversation at Acton Town Hall to becoming the foremost official in world table tennis 20 years later – that is the unusual journey of 1977 World Championships referee John Wright.
‘My parents brought me up to be a table tennis champion’
VIDEO: For the latest in our Road to London 2026 series, we interview Ann Jones, who won 10 World Championships medals in table tennis before moving on to a highly successful tennis career, including a Wimbledon singles title.
First teams qualify for London 2026!
Congratulations to the first countries to have booked their places at the centenary ITTF World Team Championships 2026 in London!
‘We want to make sure we’re the best World Championships ever’
Launching our video series counting down to London 2026, we speak to Event Director John Timms – the man ultimately responsible for making sure the event happens.
ADI.TV is Sport Presentation Partner for Star Contender and Worlds in London
ADI.TV has been appointed as Sport Presentation Partner for the WTT Star Contender London and the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships.
Introducing the London 2026 World Championships logo!
VIDEO: The official logo of the London 2026 ITTF World Team Championships has landed!
It’s time to join our team of volunteers for London’s big events!
How would you like to play a key role at WTT Star Contender London - and put yourself in the frame for a similar role at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships? Volunteer applications are now open!
Tom Jarvis honoured to receive Richard Bergmann Fair Play Award
Tom Jarvis says he was honoured to receive the Richard Bergmann Fair Play Award for his sportsmanship at the ITTF World Championships in Doha.
Flag ceremony starts 2026 London World Championships countdown!
The countdown to the ITTF World Team Championships has begun with the official handover of the ITTF flag to Table Tennis England - sign up now for ticketing alerts.
Tom Jarvis aims to continue climb after hitting career high world ranking
Tom Jarvis has soared to a career-best world ranking on the back of his sensational run to the last 16 of the World Championships.












