ITTF Annual General Meeting 2025: Centenary Plans for 2026

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New executive Board (2025-2029):

* President: Petra Sörling (SWE) – Re-elected

*⁣ ⁢ Executive Vice Presidents:

* anthony Moore (AUS)
‍ ⁣ * ⁤ Liu guolang (CHN)
⁣* Paul Calle (ECU)
* HRH Princesses Zeina Rashid (JOR)
* Wahid Oshodi (NGR)
* Beatrice Romanescu (ROU)
* Prof. Ozan Cakir (TUR)
* Sung Virginia (USA)

Key Takeaways from President Sörling’s‍ Remarks:

* Gratitude & Congratulations: She thanked⁤ the outgoing Executive Vice presidents and congratulated the newly elected board members.
* Focus⁣ on Continued Progress: She ‌highlighted the growth of events and development programs during her first⁣ term and ⁢aims to continue delivering positive results.
* Urgency & Accountability: ⁣ She emphasized the need to move forward‌ quickly and with duty, merit, and accountability.
* Centenary Year (2026): 2026​ will ⁤be a landmark year marking ​the ITTF’s 100th anniversary and hosting the ITTF World table Tennis Championships.
* Future Plans: Important changes are being prepared for the ITTF, some already ‍in motion, and others to be revealed later.
* ​ London 2026: The‌ 2026 World Table Tennis Championships will be held in London (Copper Box Arena & OVO Arena Wembley) from April 28th – May 10th, with 64 men’s and 64 women’s teams competing.

First Board Meeting:

* Scheduled for Sunday, November 16th, to begin ⁢working on ​key initiatives.