The Official Mascot of the 2024 Busan ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals has been Unveiled
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The 2024 Busan ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals officially unveiled the mascots and emblem for the event on March 23, 2023. Loopy and Chopy, the official mascots, embody the spirit and essence of the events, taking inspiration from the beloved seagull, a ubiquitous sight in Busan.
Loopy, the vibrant and playful mascot, is equipped with a red racket and loves to jump around in all directions. Her name was inspired by the ‘loop-drive’, a popular table tennis stroke used to add topspin to the ball, making her an ideal ambassador for the game.
Chopy, on the other hand, is a deliberate and precise player, representing the table tennis ‘chop-shot,’ renowned for adding a backspin to the ball. His black racket adds to his elegance and style, making him an excellent complement to his energetic counterpart.
With their distinct face paintings and charming hairstyles, Loopy and Chopy boast irresistible cuteness and are sure to captivate the hearts of fans around the world. Their introduction will serve as an inspiration for younger generations, attracting more young people to the sport and cultivating a new generation of table tennis players.
The emblem was created to highlight the beauty of Korea and its host city, Busan, while also embodying the values of sportsmanship and harmony. Its thoughtful design and use of symbolism create a strong and memorable identity for the event.
The circle in the top-right corner of the emblem represents the rising sun while, the circular background shape represents the sky and reflects the natural beauty of the Moon Jar, a famous Korean artwork that embodies the country’s aesthetic sense.
Its central trophy-like shape represents two athletes shaking hands in a show of respect and friendly competition, with the motif taken from Busan’s iconic Gwangandaegyo Bridge.
The overall shape of the emblem resembles a table tennis racket and ball, further emphasizing the connection to sports. The use of the blue and red colours from the Republic of Korea’s national flag provides a sense of national pride and identity.
The 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals is scheduled to take place from February 16 to 25, 2024, at the BEXCO Convention Centre. This will be the first time Korea has hosted a World Table Tennis Championship and the 100th anniversary of the introduction table tennis in Korea.
The Men’s and women’s events will each feature 40 teams. The host country will receive an automatic entry if unable to qualify through the typical pathway. Another 33 teams will gain places via a continental stage in which all ITTF member associations can compete. The remaining six places will be determined by intercontinental qualification.
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