Hong Kong announced as host of table tennis’ WTT Finals

SCMP | April 21, 2025, 2:52 a.m. | Original

Wang Chuqin is expected to be among the players heading to Hong Kong in December. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong has been chosen as the host of table tennis’ season-ending WTT Finals, the sport’s chiefs announced on Monday.

The event, in which the highest-ranked players will compete for a prize pool of US$1.3 million, will take place at Hong Kong Coliseum from December 10 to 14.

“Hong Kong is a city that understands the power of big moments,” said Steve Dainton, CEO of World Table Tennis (WTT).

“It has the atmosphere, the infrastructure and the passion to deliver world-class sporting experiences.

“We’re excited to bring WTT Finals here, and we see great potential for Hong Kong to be a strategic host for WTT’s most iconic events moving forward.”

Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom will be the venue for the year-ending event. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom will be the venue for the year-ending event. Photo: Edmond So

WTT said that Hong Kong’s “global reputation as one of Asia’s sporting hubs, combined with its deep-rooted connection to table tennis, made it a natural choice for an event of this calibre”.

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