As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games intensifies, ITTF is thrilled to announce significant progress in the qualification process for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With the Games now under 50 days away, this weeks world ranking update has seen eight athletes secure* their participation based on the selection of Continental quotas allocated by World Ranking.

* Please note that the participation of athletes in the Olympic Games is contingent upon their respective National Olympic Committees selection for representation at Paris 2024, as per their exclusive authority.

Representation from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe adds further depth and intrigue to the upcoming competition. The Mens Singles draw welcomes African powerhouse, Quadri Aruna from Nigeria, alongside the Americas rising talent Nicolas Burgos from Chile. Asias Kirill Gerassimenko of Kazakhstan and Europes Alvaro Robles of Spain, who previously qualified in Mixed Doubles, also confirm their spots.

The Womens Singles competition showcases a similar level of global talent. Lynda Loghraibi from Algeria (Africa), Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico (Americas), Singapores Zhou Jingyi (Asia), and Yang Xiaoxin of Monaco (Europe) can now officially target Olympic glory in Paris.

With only one more world ranking update scheduled before the final roster for Paris is confirmed, the qualification process reaches its penultimate stage. Next weeks world rankings will be crucial, determining the final competitors for the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Games. Keep an eye out for this pivotal update and stay tuned as we get closer to the grand event.

* The participation of athletes in the Olympic Games is contingent upon their respective National Olympic Committees selection for representation at Paris 2024, as per their exclusive authority.