ITTF Press Release:

World Championships Yokohama 2009

– Marius Widmer –

Lausanne, 20th October 2008

Three Media Scholarships for the World Championships

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) offers three scholarships for young journalists to attend the World Individual Table Tennis Championships in Yokohama, Japan from 28th April to 5th May 2009.

You work for a newspaper, a (sport) magazine, a radio or TV station? And you are less than 35 years old and you have at least three years experience? Then please read more. At least one scholarship will be offered to a female journalist.

Objective and Eligibility

The ITTF wants to give the possibility to young journalists to increase their knowledge on table tennis and the International Table Tennis Federation. Journalists working for newspapers, magazines, sports magazines and radio and television broadcasters can apply for a scholarship. Persons working for sports associations and their magazines will not be eligible.

A candidate must not be older than 35 years and should have at least three years of working experience. Furthermore good knowledge of English is required.

Working Conditions and Contents
The ITTF offers free board and accommodation on site in an official hotel of the World Championships in Yokohama. The airfare, all leisure activities as well as visa affaires belong to your own responsibility.

You will be given the chance to meet with executives, staff and important people from the ITTF as well as players in the mixed zone.

Applications shall be sent before 15th February 2009 to the ITTF Media Coordinator:

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International Table Tennis Federation
Marius Widmer
Chemin de la Roche 11
1020 Renens
Switzerland

The ITTF reserves the right to choose freely from the applications received. The selection will be made by the chairman of the ITTF Media Committee. At least one scholarship will be offered to a female journalist.

For pictures, articles, results and further information please consult www.ittf.com or contact me.

Kind regards,

Marius Widmer
Media Coordinator
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International Table Tennis Federation
Chemin de la Roche 11
CH - 1020 Renens/Lausanne

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