ITTF President’s Americas Tour: Youth, Partnerships, & Table Tennis Growth

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ITTF President⁣ Petra Sörling‘s Visit to the Dominican Republic

ITTF President Petra Sörling recently visited the Dominican Republic,focusing on the growth of table tennis ⁢in the⁤ region,notably the establishment of the ITTF-Americas Academy. Key highlights of⁤ the visit included:

* Meetings with Dominican Republic Officials: Sörling met with⁣ Gary Hernandez (President⁣ of the Dominican Republic Table Tennis Federation),Garibaldi Bautista‍ (President of the Dominican Republic NOC),and Kelvin Cruz (Minister of Sports and Recreation). Discussions centered around the ITTF-Americas Academy and securing support for its development.
* Discussions Regarding the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games: Sörling met with Jose P. Monegro, President of the Organising Committee for the Games. They discussed renovations to the table tennis venue ⁢at Parque del este, which will serve both the Games and as the future home of the ITTF-americas Academy.
*⁢ ⁣ Focus on Infrastructure: A key theme throughout the visit was the renovation of the Parque del Este table tennis venue to ensure it meets the standards required for ‍both the Games and⁤ the Academy.

The visit demonstrates a strong commitment from the ITTF to developing table tennis in the Americas,⁢ with⁣ the Dominican Republic playing a central role in this initiative.