Tournaments
The ITSF does not organize most of the events that come under its banner. ITSF organizes the Multi-Table World Championships in Nantes, France in early January, and is responsible for organizing the World Cup, which takes place annually. Entry to the annual championships is earned by winning (or placing very highly in) one of the official table type World Championships. Entry can also be earned by accruing enough ranking points over a number of smaller events that meet ITSF's strict criteria for events, or by becoming a national champion of a member country.
ITSF ranking tournaments are restricted in number to each member country, and ranking status is awarded based around standard of entry expected, number of players entering and prize money to be awarded.
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