Asian youth table tennis tournament relocated from North Korea to Oman



News Asian youth table tennis tournament relocated from North Korea to Oman Move comes after DPRK reportedly refused to allow inspections, raising doubts about ability to host international events Jifan Li February 19, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea’s Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong (left) posing for a selfie with South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin, and China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha \| Image: World Table Tennis via X (July 30, 2024) A youth table tennis tournament scheduled to be held in North Korea later this year has been relocated to Oman, following reports that the organizer was unable to secure entry visas for mandatory inspections. The 30th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships will take place from June 22-28 Muscat, Oman, rather than in Pyongyang as originally planned, according to a review of the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) and International Table Tennis Federation’s website. The tournament will feature U16 and U19 players competing in 14 medal events, including singles, doubles and team competitions. Yonhap News Agency reportedearlier this month that © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Asian youth table tennis tournament relocated from North Korea to Oman

Move comes after DPRK reportedly refused to allow inspections, raising doubts about ability to host international events

Jifan Li February 19, 2026

Asian youth table tennis tournament relocated from North Korea to Oman

North Korea’s Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong (left) posing for a selfie with South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin, and China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha | Image: World Table Tennis via X (July 30, 2024)

A youth table tennis tournament scheduled to be held in North Korea later this year has been relocated to Oman, following reports that the organizer was unable to secure entry visas for mandatory inspections.

The 30th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships will take place from June 22-28 Muscat, Oman, rather than in Pyongyang as originally planned, according to a review of the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) and International Table Tennis Federation’s website.

The tournament will feature U16 and U19 players competing in 14 medal events, including singles, doubles and team competitions.

Yonhap News Agency reportedearlier this month that

Asian youth table tennis tournament relocated from North Korea to Oman

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