The ITTF Executive Board has approved a key update to the World Ranking system that will see increased ranking points awarded at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup, further strengthening the pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, where the event will debut.

Following a proposal from the ITTF World Ranking Working Group, winning teams at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup will now be awarded 2,500 ranking points, marking a significant boost from previous editions. These points will be distributed among individual team members based on their share of match wins, helping to raise their individual world rankings and providing additional motivation to perform.

This adjustment underscores the ITTFs renewed commitment to the Mixed Team event, following its recent inclusion as the sixth table tennis event on the Olympic programme. It also reflects the federations dedication to supporting the athletes who are already setting their sights on Olympic excellence.

With the next edition of the Mixed Team World Cup scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China, from 30 November to 7 December 2025, players now have even greater motivation to prepare and deliver peak performances on the global stage.

In line with this enhancement, the ITTF World Team Championships Finals will also see an increase in ranking points awarded.

New Ranking Categories for Multi-Sport Events

The Executive Board also approved the introduction of two new ranking categories for Multi-Sport Games, aimed at elevating the profile of table tennis across wider sporting platforms and encouraging elite participation.

Events will now fall into one of two tiers:

• Multi-Sport Games A 100 ranking points
• Multi-Sport Games B 30 ranking points

The classification of each event will be determined by the ITTF World Ranking Working Group based on the events profile, competitiveness, and alignment with ITTF standards. This move is expected to enhance the appeal of table tennis competitions within major multi-sport environments while supporting the ITTFs global development goals.

Para Table Tennis Ranking Updates for Greater Alignment

In parallel, adjustments have also been made to the ITTF World Para Rankings, to further harmonise with the ranking system for non-disabled players and maintain competitive integrity. Players must now complete at least one match in order to earn ranking points. Players who withdraw or retire for unjustified reasons after the first match will receive points for one round less than the stage reached.

Additionally, no ranking points will be awarded to players who do not attend the official awards ceremony, reinforcing the importance of professionalism and event protocol.

The regulations of the ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking and World Para Ranking Regulations are available here.