by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager

Notably the host city’s Jörgen Persson, winner of the Men’s Singles title at the 1991 World Championships being one of the guest speakers; in addition colleague Johan Falby, a former member of the Swedish team in the same era as Jörgen Persson, will address the conference.

Likewise, members of the ITTF Sports Science and Medical Committee, both past and present will present lectures. Irene Faver and Tsun Ming-Hing will both be present.

Likewise, Anders Nelson, the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Halmstad University, an Associate Professor of Educational Sciences will attend as will Daniel Ellerman, the Swedish National Team Para Table Tennis Coach.

Meanwhile from the sport of badminton, Mads Brink Hansen, a member of the Danish Elite Sports Institute, will also be one of the speakers.

At the helm of proceedings and summarising will be Professor Miran Kondric, the Chair of the ITTF Sports Science and Medical Committee.

It is a unique opportunity and one from which whether local or from farther afield is not to be missed.

Science and Practice of Racket Sports for Improved Performance and Health Conference: Prospectus

Science and Practice of Racket Sports for Improved Performance and Health Conference:Official Website

Contact: Lars Kristén, PhD, Halmstad University/Halland Sports Academy

Email: [email protected]