ITTF PRESS RELEASE
03/17/2017
Double Happiness (DHS), the official table supplier of the Liebherr 2017 World Table Tennis Championships, has unveiled the table tennis table where history will be made on at the biggest table tennis event on earth in Düsseldorf, Germany from 29 May to 5 June 2017.
Themed "Black is Bold", the new addition to DHS’s line of "Rainbow" table tennis tables, features a stylish sleek black table top while the classic "Rainbow Arch" design which represents the connection of the continents at the World’s biggest table tennis event, as well as the graceful arcs of the table tennis ball whilst playing.
Upon the unveiling of the iconic table, DHS General Manager Mr. LOU Shihe stated "The show court table for 2017 World Table Tennis Championships is based on the design of the 2015 event Rainbow table. Its overview becomes much more stereoscopic and layered with the fusion of the German Flag element and the event logo, illuminated by the LED light system. In this case, the whole table takes on a good combination of its visual identity and color blending if it is shot at a lower angle and closer distance to bring about a fresh experience for spectators."
"Undoubtedly, the development and application of the table cannot be successful without great support of ITTF and the Organizing Committee. ITTF always attach great importance to and give big support to its research and production."
ITTF Marketing and Commercial Director Mr. Steve DAINTON added "DHS has been an important partner for the ITTF for many years. In 2005, they introduced the "Rainbow Table" which was a revolution in show court tables. This year they keep their icon but with a bold new table top color, black and combine it with the German national colors. A sleek look which shows how strong design mixed with amazing Colors can help showcase the sport of table tennis at the highest level. I guess we can also see with this table that the relations between China and Germany are also strong, the World Champions in the two most Global sports in the World – Table Tennis and Football."
The Liebherr 2017 World Table Tennis Championships, to be held at the Messe Düsseldorf from 29 May to 5 June 2017, will see the world’s best table tennis players battle for honor to be crowned World Champions and make history on the historic "Black Rainbow" in the following categories:
Men’s Singles – Title Holder: MA Long (China)
Women’s Singles – Title Holder: DING Ning (China)
Men’s Doubles – Title Holder: XU Xin (China) & ZHANG Jike (China)
Women’s Doubles – Title Holder: LIU Shiwen (China) & ZHU Yuling (China)
Mixed Doubles – Title Holder: XU Xin (China) & YANG Haeun (Korea Republic)
Quick Links:
DHS Table LaunchVideo: http://www.edm.ittf.com/link.php?M=26450&N=2329&L=3514&F=H
Tickets and Information: http://www.edm.ittf.com/link.php?M=26450&N=2329&L=3511&F=H
Information about the World Championships, including entries, schedules and news:http://www.edm.ittf.com/link.php?M=26450&N=2329&L=3512&F=H
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Notes to the Editor:
About International Table Tennis Federation
The International Table Tennis Federation is responsible for the global sport of table tennis and has 222 affiliated National Associations. Table Tennis is an Olympic Sport, introduced at the 1988 Seoul Olympics Games. Table Tennis is also a Paralympic Sport, introduced at the 1960 Rome Paralympic Games.
Find out more about the International Table Tennis Federation at ITTF.com
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