11Sports Private Limited (ESPL), the organization behind Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), has announced a strategic partnership with Gameplan, a leading sports consultancy, to strengthen the planning and execution of World Table Tennis (WTT) events in Saudi Arabia.
In a significant step towards expanding its global footprint, ESPL will act as the strategic/knowledge partner for the WTT Youth Contender and WTT Feeder competitions, which will be hosted by the Saudi Table Tennis Federation (STTF) in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
As part of this cooperation, UTT will help shape event strategy and planning, bringing its proven experience offering outstanding table tennis events, notably the WTT Star Contender Chennai, to the table.
Ibrahim Badawy, CEO of Gameplan, said, “Partnering with UTT is a milestone moment for us. We see them as the gold standard in global table tennis event execution. Their involvement will significantly enhance both the fan and player experience across all WTT events in the Kingdom. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for table tennis, and we are excited about the transformative impact it will have on how we engage with the sport.”
Ekansh Gupta, CEO of UTT, added, “We are thrilled to partner with Gameplan and STTF to support the growth of table tennis in Saudi Arabia. With our experience in organizing world-class events, we’re confident in delivering an exceptional experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike.”
This collaboration not only underlines UTT’s dedication to growing international table tennis, but it also embodies STTF’s proactive goal of expanding the sport’s reach and inspiring the region’s next generation of competitors.
