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1880
The Beginning
Table tennis began in the 1880s when Tennis players adapted the game to be played indoors on a small scale1890
"Ping-Pong"
In the late 1800s table tennis adopted the trademark name of Ping-Pong by the Parker Brothers game company, after the name was invented by the English firm J. Jaques and Son.1922
Ping-Pong Association
The Ping-Ping Association was formed and then renamed the Table Tennis Association in 1922. This is important because this shows that table tennis began getting more recognition as a sport.
1926
World Championships
The first World Championships were held in London in 1926. This started the world's recognition of the sport on the competitive level.
Apr 24, 1927
English Table Tennis Association
After being introduced years before to England, the English Table Tennis Association was formed in 1927. This event marks the expansion of table tennis to other parts of the world.
