11Sports (ESPL), the force behind Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), has announced a strategic partnership with Gameplan, a sports consultancy, to enhance the execution and planning of World Table Tennis (WTT) events in Saudi Arabia.
Gameplan is a sports investment and consulting company with a portfolio exceeding $1.5 million across the sports, health, and wellness industries.
Under this collaboration, ESPL will serve as the Strategic / Knowledge Partner for the WTT Youth Contender and WTT Feeder events, which are set to be hosted by the Saudi Table Tennis Federation (STTF) in 2025 and 2026.
As part of this partnership, UTT will contribute to shaping event strategy and planning, bringing its proven expertise in delivering world-class table tennis tournaments — including the WTT Star Contender Chennai — to the table.
Ibrahim Badawy, CEO of Gameplan, said, “Partnering with UTT is a milestone moment for us. We see them as the gold standard in global table tennis event execution. Their involvement will significantly enhance both the fan and player experience across all WTT events in the Kingdom. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for table tennis, and we are excited about the transformative impact it will have on how we engage with the sport.”
Ekansh Gupta, CEO of UTT, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Gameplan and STTF to support the growth of table tennis in Saudi Arabia. With our experience in organizing world-class events, we’re confident in delivering an exceptional experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike.”
