Approximately 200 athletes from 23 countries will travel to Aktobe for an international para table tennis tournament. From July 25 to 28, the city will host the ITTF World Para Future Aktobe 2026, an event included in the official calendar of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Participants will compete not only for medals but also for valuable ranking points, according to infohub.kz.
The Aktobe Region administration reported that the tournament will gather about 200 athletes from 23 countries. This is Kazakhstan's third international para table tennis event of this caliber, underscoring the country's growing role in adaptive sports and its ability to host major international competitions.
According to administration officials, the upcoming tournament will be a key preparatory stage for athletes aiming for major global events, including the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Thailand.
Organizers note that hosting such a prestigious event will have a positive impact not only on sports development but also on the region's socio-economic growth. The presence of foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and guests is expected to allow Aktobe to showcase its culture, history, and traditions of hospitality on the international stage, while also boosting the area's tourism appeal. Furthermore, international sporting events help develop domestic tourism, strengthen the region's image, and promote new tourist destinations in Kazakhstan.
The competitions will take place at the Aktobe Table Tennis Center, which will serve as the main venue. Organizers emphasize that Aktobe is now one of Kazakhstan's modern sports hubs, with the necessary infrastructure to host high-level international events and foster cooperation in the sports sector.