25 June - 30 June, 2012 - Stockholm, Sweden

Kaptarenko today, January the 27th turn 100 years old! He is one of the 3200 players that will take part in WVC 2012!
The organising committe of WVC 2012 says happy birthday and welcome to Stockholm!

Read more about him here

Did you know we are on facebook? To follow news and whats going on  type “16th World Veteran Championships” in the searchbox of Facebook!

Here you can also communicate with players attending WVC next year so come and visit us!

Facebook for WVC 2012 here

The amount of 3200 players reached!

We have started a waiting list and it is still possible to register, but NOT to pay the entry fee. The waiting list will be arranged on the basis ”first come, first served”. When we receive cancellations in entries we will contact the person in turn on the waiting list.

It is still possible to register and pay for accompanying and visitors as well as booking other activities. If you wish to do so, contact Congrex at wvc2012.registration@congrex.com.

WVC 2012 organizing committee

The organizing committee of WVC 2012 is happy to announce that we now are accepting 3200 players. 2800 players where registered already before December 24th and due extensive demand we have decided to extend the tournament and accept 3200 players.

In order to secure your place in the tournament, please ensure that you pay the admission fee promptly. You are only fully registered once the fee has been paid, and as previously announce we work on a “first (paid) come, first served” basis.

Those registering after the admission maximum is reached will automatically be put on a waiting list. When cancellations appear the next in turn on the waiting list will get a place in the Championship.

If you have questions regarding your registration or payment please contact Congrex on wvc2012.registration@congrex.com.

More information about the waiting list will follow shortly.

Foto: Jakob Lundberg

Sorry, only in Swedish at this stage!

In 1980, some local Gothenburg clubs discussed the idea to invite senior players to an international tournament.
ITTF was contacted and asked for permission to name the event “World Veterans Championships” but with very little hope to get a positive response.

Read more here

This article is only in Swedish

Please click here

The first registration date 31 December is coming closer and at this moment we have 1350 players that are ready for Ericsson Globe 25-30 June 2012!

Scandic Hotel Continental
The hotel is situated in central Stockholm and Stockholm’s Central Station with trains, busses and metro is conveniently located opposite the hotel.
The Scandic Continental hotel has a prime location in central Stockholm, close to great shopping opportunities and restaurants. Explore popular Stockholm attractions such as Old town, the Royal Opera, the City Hall and Stockholm’s Royal Palace. Enjoy a delicious dinner in our modern on-site restaurant or unwind with your favourite drink in the hotel bar. Don’t miss a visit our relaxation with a sauna. At the Scandic Continental hotel, we offer meeting rooms for up to 70 delegates and free wireless Internet access in all hotel rooms and public areas.

Communication: Underground to the arena, appr 10 minutes.

Price: Double room/night SEK 1570; Single room/night 1440

We look forward to welcoming you to the 16th World Veteran Championships in Stockholm June 2012.

We would now like to remind you to book your accommodation. There are still rooms available at favourable rates specially booked for WVC 2012 participants. To guarantee availability and make sure you benefit from the special rates, please make your booking as soon as possible.

For more information on the available hotels, please click here

If you are already registered you are not able to use the online
registration form for your hotel booking as you would be registered twice.  Instead we kindly request you to send us e-mail to wvc2012.registration@congrex.com when making your hotel booking.

Best regards On behalf of WVC 2012

Congrex Sweden AB