20 Mar 2024

ITTF Development is now welcoming bids to host the 2024 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge. The flagship event of the ITTF's global talent identification program, the Hopes, will gather up to 40 talents scouted from continents worldwide during the Continental Hopes Weeks and selected through a Wild Card process.

Hosting the ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge offers a platform for the chosen host association to showcase their own talent identification initiatives, providing Hopes players worldwide the chance to convene, train, and compete.

The activity will encompass talent identification, coach education, training, and a challenge tournament, with a particular focus on the training and education aspects.

Emphasizing sustainability, potential hosts are encouraged to outline their efforts to make the activity more sustainable overall.

Interested parties are invited to submit their bids outlining their vision for hosting the 2024 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge, with a target date within the second half of October.

Closing date for applications is Friday 12 April.

For any queries, please email [email protected]

2024 ITTF World Hopes Week and Challenge: Bid Document