— Published March 30, 2026

Tom and Jerry try their hand at table tennis

Table tennis

While FIFA is partnering with Labubu for the World Cup, table tennis is betting on Tom and JerryA partnership has been signed so that the famous duo can participate, in their own way, in the ITTF World Cup stage in Macau, until April 5th. The goal is clear: captivate young peopleFor whom the cat and mouse are well-known characters, not only in China but also throughout the world, this is a new way to attract children to table tennis.

« Table tennis has always been a sport that brings people together, transcending generations, cultures, and backgrounds. Tom and Jerry have been doing the same for decades thanks to the timeless joy of their chase." explains Petra Sörling, president of the ITTF, in a statement. This collaboration goes beyond a simple celebration. It's about reaching new audiences and... introduce this sport to the next generation in a way that they find relevant and exciting. We will leverage this partnership to open new perspectives to table tennisand we hope that fans from all over the world, whether they have followed this sport for years or are discovering it for the first time, will join us on this adventure. »