ITTF completed a comprehensive three-day visit to Los Angeles this week, marking a significant step in the preparation for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ITTF President Petra Sörling and Secretary General Raul Calin took part in a series of strategic meetings and venue inspections with the LA28 Organising Committee. 

During the visit, they were greeted by LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman and IOC Olympic Games Operations Director Pierre Ducrey.  

The visit included detailed tours of the Los Angeles Convention Centre and the Downtown LA precinct. The ITTF delegation engaged in extensive discussions with LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Sports Director Niccolo Campriani and Sport Group Manager Jack Smith, focusing on venue planning and sport presentation strategies. 

The level of preparation and attention to detail shown by the LA28 team throughout the visit was noted as remarkable. Of particular interest was the UCLA campus, which will serve as the Olympic and Paralympic Village. The facility, which previously hosted athletes in 1984, is expected to provide an exceptional experience for the athletes in 2028. 

The ITTF delegation participated in comprehensive discussions about venue operations, sport manager recruitment, and competition scheduling. A significant portion of the meetings focused on strategies for enhancing the presentation of table tennis and increasing community engagement during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Throughout the discussions, the LA28 team showed strong enthusiasm for maximising the impact of table tennis at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Their demonstrated commitment strongly aligns with ITTFs vision for the sports future growth in North America. The visit sets the foundation for continued collaboration between the ITTF and LA28 in the lead-up to the Games. Based on the comprehensive preparations observed during the visit, the ITTF leadership expressed confidence in LAs readiness and the potential for delivering outstanding Olympic and Paralympic table tennis competitions in 2028.