The 17^th ITTF Sports Science Congress, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), will be held in Doha, Qatar. The Congress will begin on Thursday morning 15^th May and end on Friday evening on the 16^th May 2025. It will be jointly organized by the Qatar Table Tennis Association., and Aspetar-Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital.

The program of the Congress will focus on discuss best evidence in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common injuries in table tennis players, considering youth and adults, male and female. The program also includes the knowledge on travel sports medicine and aspects related to sleep to develop professionals who work with elite table tennis players. 

Sports scientists, coaches, sports managers, physicians, and allied health practitioners and anyone else who is interested in table tennis research is welcome! 

Registrations open on January 26th. To register, simply click this button: REGISTER

The call for papers presents a more comprehensive scope, including including Biomechanics, Physiology, Nutrition, Fitness testing, Training, Perceptuo-motor skills,  Match analysis, Para table tennis, Youth in table tennis, Table tennis as a health sport, Anti-Doping, Mental/Psychological aspects, Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Coach in Table Tennis, Governance, Integrity, Equipment, Esport, and Sustainability.