Table Tennis at International Athletes Forum | Lausanne 2024
- Lausanne, Switzerland, was the site of the 12th International Athletes’ Forum (IAF) from June 11-12, where over 400 athlete representatives gathered.
- IOC President Thomas Bach and IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry welcomed attendees and participated in the discussions.The two-day event yielded notable outcomes in areas such as athlete financial support...
- Ding Ning, China’s Grand Slam table tennis champion, contributed to the preparatory work as Olympic Council of Asia Athletes’ Commission Chair and IOC Athletes’ commission Liaison.
the 12th International Athletes’ Forum in lausanne saw over 400 athlete representatives converge to shape the future of the Olympics. Discussions centered on the crucial athlete role in the Olympic movement, covering financial support, mental health, and safe sport initiatives.ding Ning, a champion, played a significant part. Sharath Kamal Achanta, another table tennis legend, also contributed, driving the conversation on key issues.The forum reinforced the IOC’s commitment to athletes’ voices. Explore the insightful discussions, including the influence of table tennis champions, which are influencing sports policy globally. News Directory 3 highlights the significance of athlete participation in this vital meeting.Discover what’s next for the Olympic movement.
Athletes Discuss Key Roles in shaping the Olympic Future
Updated June 19, 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland, was the site of the 12th International Athletes’ Forum (IAF) from June 11-12, where over 400 athlete representatives gathered. Hosted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, the forum included representatives from 200 National Olympic Committees, 54 International federations, the World Anti-Doping Agency, the International Paralympic Committee, organizing committees for upcoming Olympic games, Continental Associations of NOCs, and members of the Athletes’ declaration Steering Committee.Discussions centered on pressing athlete-related topics, emphasizing the athletes’ central role in the Olympic movement.
IOC President Thomas Bach and IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry welcomed attendees and participated in the discussions.The two-day event yielded notable outcomes in areas such as athlete financial support programs, safe sport initiatives, mental health resources, and career transition assistance. The forum highlighted the importance of the athlete’s role and well-being.
Ding Ning, China’s Grand Slam table tennis champion, contributed to the preparatory work as Olympic Council of Asia Athletes’ Commission Chair and IOC Athletes’ commission Liaison. Ning, an Olympic gold medalist in London 2012 and Rio 2016, has been an active advocate for athletes since retiring from professional competition, taking on a significant leadership role.
Sharath Kamal Achanta,Indian table tennis legend and ITTF Athletes’ Committee Co-Chair,also attended. both champions engaged with athlete representatives from around the world, discussing key issues affecting the global sporting community and emphasizing the athlete’s role in shaping sports policy.
What’s next
The IOC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring athletes’ voices remain central to decision-making processes, impacting their careers and overall well-being. future initiatives will likely build upon the discussions and outcomes of this forum.