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Becca Berger
Visit Fort Worth
Sr. Sports Marketing Manager
BeccaBerger@FortWorth.com

2022 US NATIONAL TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADS TO FORT WORTH

 

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 30, 2022) – USA Table Tennis, the governing body for table tennis in the United States, announced today the return to Texas for their 2022 National Championships. The event is set to take place in the Fort Worth Convention Center, July 2-7, 2022. Fort Worth hosted the elite level table tennis US Open in 2019. 

“We’re thrilled to host world-class athletes from across America for a second time,” said Jason Sands, executive director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission. “Table tennis competitors and their fans will feel like they’re coming home to Fort Worth and we’re ready to welcome them with our signature Fort Worth hospitality.”

The Fort Worth Sports Commission worked in partnership with the Fort Worth Convention Center to land this prestigious event, which has an expected economic impact of $1.5 million in direct spending. 

“We are excited to be back here to showcase one of our premier events in Fort Worth. The 2022 US Nationals consist of over 750 players from across the country, including Tokyo Olympians Lily Zhang, Nikhil Kumar, and Xin Zhou. Besides the regular events, we also added Parkinson's table tennis events for the very first time to represent the inclusivity of the sport. We look forward to fierce competition as well as a memorable experience for everyone in the coming days,” said Virginia Sung, CEO of USA Table Tennis.

For more information about USA Table Tennis, click here and for the latest sports news and updates visit FortWorth.com/sports and follow @FortWorthSports on Instagram and Twitter.

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 About the Fort Worth Sports Commission

The Fort Worth Sports Commission advances the city as an international sports destination. A division of Visit Fort Worth, the Sports Commission attracts youth, collegiate, and professional events that deliver economic impact and boost Fort Worth’s image. The Commission supports the development of and access to facilities that enhance the quality of life for all of Fort Worth. For more information, visit FortWorthSports.com and follow on Instagram @FortWorthSports and their Twitter account @FortWorthSports.