Chile: Events Strategy & Integration Success
- Santiago, Chile – Chile has emerged as a regional leader in Para table tennis, marked by its prosperous hosting of the ITTF World Para Future Santiago de chile...
- Before 2024, the National Paralympic Committee (Copachi) oversaw Para table tennis in Chile.
- Fechiteme began a model integration in 2023, guided by ITTF experts Omar Refaat and Carlos Esnard.
Chile‘s prosperous hosting of the ITTF World Para Future Santiago de Chile 2025 signals its emergence as a leader in Para table tennis integration. This strategic shift, detailed in this pivotal report, saw governance transition to Fechiteme, fueled by collaboration with Copachi and the National Institute of Sport. The integration,inspired by the ITTF’s model,involved restructuring,technical growth,and financial management,all while ensuring athlete protection. This collaborative model,a testament to forward planning,has positioned Chile as a regional pioneer. Discover how Chile employed collaborative frameworks to host the event, and also a roadmap for aspiring federations. News Directory 3 has the full story, as well as insight into the future of Para table tennis in Chile.Discover what’s next for the sport in Latin America.
Chile Pioneers Para Table Tennis Integration in Latin America
Santiago, Chile – Chile has emerged as a regional leader in Para table tennis, marked by its prosperous hosting of the ITTF World Para Future Santiago de chile 2025.The tournament highlights a strategic integration process, shifting governance and boosting the sportS profile.
Before 2024, the National Paralympic Committee (Copachi) oversaw Para table tennis in Chile. Inspired by the ITTF’s integration model from 2007, the national federation, Fechiteme, initiated a change to reshape the sport’s landscape.
Fechiteme began a model integration in 2023, guided by ITTF experts Omar Refaat and Carlos Esnard. They utilized the ITTF Para table tennis integration online service, a training program designed to navigate transition challenges. The training addressed institutional restructuring, sport technical growth, and financial management.
The collaborative spirit between Fechiteme, Copachi, and the National Institute of sport (IND) was key to Chile’s success. This ensured professional knowledge transfer and athlete protection throughout the transition of Para table tennis governance.
The transfer of governance did not end partnerships. Fechiteme recognized Copachi’s experience in classification and IPC regulations, fostering ongoing collaboration.
The ITTF World Para Future Santiago de Chile 2025 showcases the integration’s success, featuring top-quality facilities at the Paralympic Training Centre and seamless coordination between organizations.
Plans are underway for Para training camps and classification seminars, demonstrating the platform for sustained growth created by the integration of Para table tennis.
“This integration process has been possible thanks to the joint effort of all parties: Fechiteme, Copachi, National Institute of Sport, and ITTF,” said beatriz Campillay, president of Fechiteme.”This work synergy allowed us to deliver successfully the ITTF World Para Future Santiago 2025 in the Paralympic Training centre. Now, it is time to keep up the good work to make Para table tennis grow even more.”
“It has been a very enriching endeavor and is paving the way for other federations in Chile,” said Sebastian Villavicencio, president of Copachi.”Para table tennis in Chile is a sport that, thanks to sustained and planned work, has reached a standard that allows us to be pioneers in the region and gives us the foundation to dream of new goals. This week we reached another milestone: we can say that Chile organised a top-notch international tournament. I would like to take this possibility to congratulate fechiteme and also reaffirm our commitment to continue working together.”
What’s next
Chile’s Para table tennis program aims for sustained growth, with training camps and classification opportunities planned. the nation’s strategic planning serves as a model for other countries in Latin America.