Ivor Montagu

Ivor Montagu was a British table tennis player and the founder of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), serving as its first president. He played a crucial role in organizing the inaugural World Table Tennis Championship in 1926, helping to elevate the sport's international profile. Montagu was not only instrumental in the development of table tennis as a competitive sport but also advocated for its recognition and inclusion in the Olympic Games.