The fair-play rules are an integral part of the federation's regulations and are a mandatory condition of membership and of taking part in any sporting event held under its aegis.
4 mandatory principlesObserving the rules and regulations of table tennis approved by the federation.
Showing respect towards opponents, umpires, coaches and everyone else taking part.
Competing honestly, without prohibited methods or deception in pursuit of a win.
Zero tolerance of any form of corruption or reward for manipulating a sporting result.
Failing to observe these principles brings disciplinary sanctions — from disqualification through to expulsion from the federation and the loss of honest athlete status, with the name entered on the public list of sanctioned persons. In serious cases it may also bring criminal or administrative liability.
One of the federation's core aims, together with its partner sports organisations, is to promote the integrity of the athlete and fair play. To that end the federation runs educational programmes and information campaigns on preventing corruption in sport, in cooperation with the relevant international organisations.
