Set in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, the 34th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup will bring together top table tennis talent from across Asia from 19-23 February. The Universiade Sports Center will host a tournament that promises intense competition and World Cup qualification for semifinalists. 

Representing the diverse table tennis landscape of Asia from the powerhouses of East Asia to the emerging talents of Central, South, Southeast, and West Asian nations the tournament will showcase an incredible array of players. Each athlete arrives with dreams of continental supremacy and a coveted spot in the ITTF Singles World Cup in Macao. Full list of players available here. 

Defending champions Tomokazu Harimoto and Wang Yidi return with ambitious goals, knowing that the path to success runs through a highly competitive field of continental rivals. Their journey represents the ongoing excellence of Asian table tennis. 

The tournaments spirit comes to life through its carefully crafted mascot, Peng Peng a playful character that does more than entertain. Named after Shenzhens nickname Pengcheng and echoing the Chinese saying about welcoming friends from afar, the mascot embodies the warm hospitality at the heart of this international sporting event. While its emblem, creatively forming the letter A using table tennis equipment represents the fusion of Asia and table tennis. 

With semifinalists securing direct spots for the ITTF Singles World Cup in Macao, the tournaments two-stage format ensures that only the most skilled players will succeed. The initial group stage a round-robin competition across eight groups will test players consistency and strategic approach. Survivors will then navigate a challenging knockout system where reaching the semifinals means World Cup qualification. Stage 1 features a carefully designed ranking system, strategically distributing top players across groups. The knockout phase promises dramatic matches, with game formats intensifying from best of five to best of seven in later stages. 

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