India’s premier table tennis tournament, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), has announced the signing of a five-year deal with STIGA Sports as its Official Equipment Partner till 2027.
UTT is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India.
UTT has played a vital role in the growth and development of the sport in India with its recent editions. Not only has it provided Indians an opportunity to compete against the world’s best, it has also increased awareness and interest in the sport among the younger population in the country.
With partners in over 100 countries, STIGA Sports is currently sponsoring national table tennis teams of Sweden, Norway, Finland and China and has also been associated with leagues in Sweden, Japan and South Korea.
Through means of this five-season deal with UTT, STIGA Sports aims to extend its reach in India and also work with the country’s budding talents, helping them develop into world-class paddlers.
Addressing the press on the announcement, UTT co-promoter Vita Dani said the following:
“We are thrilled to announce STIGA Sports as UTT’s official equipment partner for the next five seasons. A long-term deal such as this highlights the commitment of both parties towards the betterment of Indian table tennis. This partnership raises the bar. STIGA Sports has a strong presence across the world and their quality and innovation align perfectly with our values and vision.”
Ola Werner, International Director, STIGA Sports, said:
“We are very excited to work together with UTT for the next five seasons, we see this as an important stepping stone for us, increasing the STIGA brand awareness in India, which we see as a very important market in the future of table tennis.“
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