Development | 31 Jul 2023

ETTU and FFTT Conduct First Webinar on Virtual Table Tennis

In a pioneering initiative, the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) collaborated with the French Table Tennis Federation (FFTT) to organize the first-ever webinar on virtual table tennis. The virtual event, held recently, aimed to explore the potential of this emerging form of the sport and how it could engage a broader audience.

For those who missed the live webinar, the entire session has been uploaded and is available for viewing on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/6tNSoBCvBCc.

The attendees of the webinar were treated to a comprehensive introduction to ElevenVR Game, a virtual table tennis experience, presented by its developers.

Moreover, the webinar delved into the numerous benefits of virtual table tennis and its potential to reach a wider and diverse audience. This form of the game opens up new opportunities for players, fans, and curious newcomers to experience the thrill of table tennis from the comfort of their own homes. With virtual table tennis, the geographical constraints are eliminated, allowing enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to connect and compete.

One of the highlights of the webinar was the insightful presentation by FFTT on their successful implementation of virtual table tennis in France. FFTT offered practical insights and strategies that have proven effective in engaging players and enthusiasts in their country.