The ITTF Sport Science and Medical Committee is dedicated to advancing the field of table tennis through increased investment in research, ensuring coaches and players have access to cutting-edge scientific resources, and enhancing performance and medical standards on the global stage.
The Committee focuses on five key goals:
- Promoting Applied Research: Encouraging and expanding interest and investment in applied research within the realm of table tennis.
- Elevating Scientific Resources: Improving the quality and quantity of scientific materials available to coaches and practitioners in the table tennis community.
- Enhancing Knowledge: Contributing to the heightened understanding of performance and safety for coaches and players at the international level.
- Ethical Standards: Developing and advocating for the adoption of ethical standards in sports science and medicine.
- Health Promotion: Actively promoting health and physical activity within the context of table tennis
Resources
International Journal of Table Tennis Sciences
ITTF Science Congresses
ITTF SSMC Documents