Batumi Youth Event: ITTF President Highlights Development
- Batumi,Georgia,once again served as a central location for youth table tennis,hosting the WTT Youth Contender Batumi 2025.
- ITTF President Petra Sörling attended the event and participated in the opening ceremony alongside several distinguished guests, including:
- The WTT Youth Contender batumi 2025 was organized by World Table Tennis and the Georgian Table Tennis Federation.
WTT Youth Contender Batumi 2025: A Growing Hub for youth Table Tennis
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Batumi,Georgia,once again served as a central location for youth table tennis,hosting the WTT Youth Contender Batumi 2025. The event welcomed approximately 160 players representing 20 member associations. This year’s edition marks the fourth time Georgia has hosted a WTT Youth Series stage and is the largest to date.
Distinguished guests and Key Attendees
ITTF President Petra Sörling attended the event and participated in the opening ceremony alongside several distinguished guests, including:
- Shalva Gogoladze, Minister of Sport of Georgia
- Maia Khajishvili, Minister of Education and Sport of Adjara
- Pedro Moura, President of the European Table Tennis union
- Guram Gogoladze, President of the Georgian Table Tennis Federation
- Tariel Khechikashvili, President of the International Foundation of Sport, Tourism and Youth
Institution and Support
The WTT Youth Contender batumi 2025 was organized by World Table Tennis and the Georgian Table Tennis Federation. Support for the event was provided by the Ministry of Sport of Georgia and the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Strengthening Cooperation and Developing the Sport
President Sörling commended the local organizers and congratulated Guram Gogoladze on his leadership in growing the sport in Georgia. During her visit, she held meetings with Minister Shalva Gogoladze, Guram Gogoladze, and ETTU President Pedro Moura. Discussions centered on strengthening cooperation, expanding opportunities for young players, and fostering the sport’s progress within Georgia and the surrounding region.
The Importance of Youth Events
WTT Youth Contender Batumi 2025 showcases the role of youth events in shaping the future of table tennis. they help players gain experiance and grow, and they also help our sport reach new audiences and inspire more young people to take part.