Play Malawi

28/07/2026

Congratulations to our coaches, Limbani and Luke, on successfully completing the Level 1 Table Tennis Coaching Course organized by the Table Tennis Association of Malawi, with support from the Malawi Olympic Committee through Olympic Solidarity.

This achievement is more than just a certificate—it is another step forward in our mission to empower young people through table tennis. Every new skill our coaches gain strengthens the impact we can make in the lives of children and youth through our Shaping the Future programme, proudly supported by the ITTF Foundation.

We are proud of your commitment to learning, growing, and giving back to the community. The journey continues, and this is only the beginning of even greater things to come.

Congratulations once again, Limbani and Luke! Keep inspiring the next generation. 🏓👏

10/07/2026

09/07/2026

**HELP US BRING SPORTS EQUIPMENT TO MALAWI! 🇬🇧✈️🇲🇼**

We are looking for people of goodwill who will be travelling from the **UK to Malawi** and are willing to help transport donated sports equipment from our partner, Christian Gallan.

If you have space to carry **one or two extra bags** on your flight, your support would make a real difference. This equipment will help us continue delivering sports programmes in schools across **Mzuzu, Malawi**, giving more children the opportunity to learn, play, and grow through sport.

If you or someone you know is travelling soon and can assist, please send us a message. Every bag you help bring is an investment in the future of young people in Malawi.

Thank you for your kindness and support. Please feel free to **share this post** so we can reach more potential helpers.

23/04/2026

🏓 Happy World Table Tennis Day 2026! 🏓

Today, we celebrate the joy and universal power of table tennis—bringing people together across abilities, ages, gender identities, and all barriers, while embracing Health & Well-being.

With a record-breaking 1,050+ events across 137 countries and territories on all five continents, the world is coming together around ONE table: the table tennis table. Let the party start, because !

Tag ITTF Foundation in your celebration posts or stories and show us how you're celebrating!


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18/04/2026

Play Malawi receives sports equipment from UK partner

By Chrisy Zimba

Play Malawi organization, on 10th February 2026, received sports equipment from it's
United kingdom (uk) partner Lovetennis.

The donated equipment include; tennis balls, Tennis Rackets, Tennis shoes, and sports clothes.

The equipment will help to reach more young people in schools with tennis lessons. In the year we plan to reach 100 students in 5 schools in Nkholongo Zone. The equipment will also boost our tennis program at Mzuzu Golf club which aims at developing young tennis talent.
We thank Mr Joseph Clayton play Malawi's ambassador in the UK,who played a role of delivering the equipment to Malawi.
Ziggy chrispin Kaunda, the Head coach of this team, expressed his gratitude towards the donation.

"We are very happy to receive this equipment from our partners in the UK. It will greatly support our training sessions and help us develop more champions. The children are very excited,” he said.

06/04/2026

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

We join the global community in celebrating the power of sport to transform lives and build peaceful, inclusive societies.
This year’s theme, “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers,” strongly resonates with our mission and work. Through sport, we continue to connect people across different backgrounds, promote inclusion, and create opportunities that empower individuals and communities.
As an organization, we are deeply grateful for the role sport plays in shaping lives from grassroots participation in schools and local clubs to leadership, coaching, and active contribution to Malawi’s sports sector and the global sporting movement.
While for some sport may be a recreational activity, for us it is a powerful tool for development, empowerment, and social change. It is at the heart of what we do and drives our commitment to nurturing talent, fostering unity, and breaking down barriers that limit potential.
On this important day, we reflect on the impact achieved so far and look ahead with renewed energy and purpose. We remain committed to using sport as a bridge; connecting communities, inspiring change, and creating a more inclusive future for all.
Let this day remind us of the vital role sport plays in uniting people, strengthening communities, and advancing development and peace.

06/04/2026

Happy International Day of Sport for Development and Peace!

05/02/2026

The past two weeks have been incredibly busy as our UK partners worked tirelessly to mobilize sports equipment for our school sports program in Thandaza.
It’s been a true display of collaboration and teamwork. We’re happy to share that Joseph, our UK ambassador, met our Malawian family at Heathrow Airport to officially hand over the equipment for the journey home.
A BIG THANK YOU to the amazing Lovetennis community at Hartswood for your generosity.
And heartfelt gratitude to our Malawian family in the UK for facilitating the safe transportation of the equipment to Malawi.

24/01/2026

Partner Announcement 🌏
Play Malawi is delighted to announce Ms. Solyane Michaut as our Partner/Ambassador for Play Malawi in Brussels, Belgium.
Solyane holds a Master’s degree in European Affairs from Sciences Po and the The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE. She has a strong passion for sports policy and sport for development, and will soon begin an internship with the European Olympic Committees working within their EU on European Affairs and Project Management.
We are truly grateful that Solyane has chosen to join our global network of partners, helping to amplify the impact we are creating in Malawi through the powerful tool of sport.

Welcome to the Play Malawi family, Solyane!

09/01/2026

𝗧𝗧 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗧𝟰𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲!

For years, the ITTF Foundation’s TT Dream Building programme has supported community-led initiatives using table tennis to empower women and girls, promote education and gender equality, support people facing social challenges, among many other initiatives across the world.

As our work continues to grow, so does the need for clarity.

We are proud to announce that TT Dream Building has been renamed and rebranded as 𝗧𝗧𝟰𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

This new name better reflects what the programme has always stood for: supporting grassroots organisations and local leaders to use table tennis as a tool for 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Our mission remains the same, with a clearer and stronger expression.

Together with 𝗧𝗧𝟰𝗔𝗹𝗹 and 𝗧𝗧𝟰𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗧𝗧𝟰𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 completes the ITTF Foundation’s programme framework for social impact through table tennis.

With TT4Change, we take an important step towards clearer communication, stronger alignment, and deeper engagement with the communities we serve.

🔗 Read more here: https://ittffoundation.org/news/details/tt-dream-building-becomes-tt4change-a-clearer-name-for-the-same-mission


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