This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
6.2.1 The ITTF shall be the sole owner of the World Cup title and tournament,
the World Grand Prix title and final tournament, the World Doubles Cup
title and tournament and the World Team Cup title and tournament.
6.2.2 An Association may be granted permission to organize any of these
tournaments; submission of an application to do so shall be regarded
as implying knowledge and acceptance of these and all other applicable
regulations.
6.2.3 The organisers shall not, without prior consent of the ITTF, delegate
any of their authority nor make any contract or agreement with any other
body, such as a Regional Association, a municipal authority or a
sponsor.
6.2.4 Any agreement made between the organisers and any other body shall not
conflict with nor derogate from the principle of these regulations; in
case of any dispute the authority of the ITTF, as exercised through
its representatives, shall be paramount.
6.2.5 The ITTF may enter into contracts with promoters or sponsors.
 
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