Doha, September 09 (QNA) - The Qatar Table Tennis Association took part in the second meeting of the West Asia Table Tennis Federation's Board of Directors, which reviewed preparations for upcoming regional competitions and approved Madinah, Saudi Arabia, as the venue for the next West Asia Table Tennis Club Championship in December 2026.
The meeting, held via videoconference, also reviewed a report on the 2026 West Asia Table Tennis Championships, held in Amman, Jordan, from August 12 to 19. The tournament brought together 10 countries, with 241 players competing in the team events, 152 in the singles events and 75 pairs in the doubles competitions. A new team competition format was also introduced.
Ahmed Khalil Al Mohannadi, Secretary-General of the Qatar and West Asia Table Tennis Federations, said preparations would begin early for the championship, including completing organizational arrangements and sending official invitations to member associations. He said the efforts aim to ensure broad participation and deliver a tournament that reflects the standing of table tennis in the region.
Al Mohannadi praised Qatar's strong representation within the West Asia Table Tennis Federation, saying it reflected the standing of Qatari expertise in regional and continental sports administration.
He added that such representation carried a significant responsibility to contribute effectively to the development of championships, programs and projects aimed at advancing the future of table tennis in the region. (QNA)