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[Nathiyaah Sakthimogan]

As part of the continuation of the ITTF Annual General Meeting 2025, the election of the ITTF Executive Board will take place online on 15th November 2025, beginning at 10:30 UTC as the first agenda item.

LUMI AGM UK LTD, an independent, world-class provider, is managing registration and voting for the election, and all registered delegates have already received instructions on how to participate.

All candidates have been reviewed by the Nominations Committee in accordance with the ITTF Electoral and Appointment Regulations. Candidate photos and presentation materials were submitted directly, with presentations recorded on 26 May 2025 in Doha, Qatar, during the ITTF Summit. Candidates are listed in the order determined by the draw conducted on 20 May 2025 by the Nomination Committee.

The ITTF Executive Board Election will be streamed on the ITTF YouTube channel as part of the AGM Continuation.

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Candidates for ITTF Executive Board:​

Ms. Beatrice ROMANESCU (ROU)​

Manifesto (PDF, English, French, Spanish)

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Mr. Paul CALLE (ECU)​

Manifesto (PDF, English)

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Mr. Ichiro HOSHINO (JPN)​

Manifesto (PDF, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

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Mr. Imre KOVACSICS (HUN)​

Manifesto (PDF, English)

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Ms. Hajera KAJEE (RSA)​

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Prof. Veli Ozan CAKIR (TUR)​

Manifesto (PDF, Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian)

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Mr. Alaor AZEVEDO (BRA)​

Manifesto (PDF, English, Spanish)

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Dr. Alaa MESHREF (EGY)​

Manifesto (PDF, Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish)

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Mr. Anthony MOORE (AUS)​

Manifesto (PDF, Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish)

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Mr. Wahid OSHODI (NGR)​

Manifesto (PDF, English, French)

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Mr. LIU Guoliang (CHN)​

Manifesto (PDF, English)

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Mr. Stefano BOSI (ITA)​

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Princess Zeina RASHID (JOR)​

Manifesto (PDF, Arabic, English, French, Spanish)

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Ms. Virginia SUNG (USA)​

Manifesto (PDF, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish)

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Mr. RYU Seungmin (KOR)​

Manifesto (PDF, English)

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Please note that the candidacies of Mr Andrew MUDIBO (KEN), Mr Elhajji MONQID (MAR), Mr Ayman ALI (SUD), and Mr Lotfi GUERFEL (TUN) have been withdrawn, while the candidacy of Mr Robert JJAGWE (UGA) was ultimately found not to meet the eligibility requirements.

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[Nathiyaah Sakthimogan]

Tickets are now on sale for the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025, taking place from 30 November to 7 December in Chengdu, China. With the world’s best table tennis nations competing for 2,500 world ranking points and the prestigious Guoliang-Sörling Trophy, fans can now secure their place at one of the sport’s most innovative events.

The Mixed Team format, which brings male and female players together in combined national teams, will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, adding extra significance to this year’s competition as teams prepare for the historic moment ahead.

How to Purchase Tickets​

Fans in China can purchase tickets through the Damai app using real-name registration, whilst international fans can buy tickets via the HK Ticketing website on mobile devices or computers at this link.

Ticket Sales Schedule​

The first round of ticket sales opened at 12:30 (local time) on 14 November. A second round of ticket sales will open on 17 November, with a third round scheduled to begin no later than 24 November.

Each session of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 offers five ticket categories: VIP, Category A, Category B, Category C, and Category D. Prices vary according to different sessions and stages of the competition, allowing fans to select options based on their preferences and budget.

Full details of the match schedule, seating charts, and ticket pricing are available through the official sales channels.

Following China’s commanding 8-1 victory over Korea Republic in the 2024 edition, this year’s tournament promises another spectacular showcase of the format that has captivated audiences since its inception. The encounters feature an exciting combination of men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches, highlighting the strategic depth and inclusive nature of modern table tennis.

With 24 teams and 116 of the world’s finest players confirmed for Chengdu 2025, the competition offers fans the chance to witness unforgettable drama as the Mixed Team builds momentum towards its Olympic debut in Los Angeles.

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[Nathiyaah Sakthimogan]

The continuation of the ITTF Annual General Meeting 2025 will be taking place on 15 November, at 10:30 UTC.

The meeting includes the election of ITTF Executive Vice-Presidents, ratification of ITTF Council Members, and appointment of Committee Members.

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[Tristan Lavier]

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 today, 15 November, bringing to a close a process that began in Doha on 27 May 2025.

Following the decision of the ITTF Executive Board on 20 September 2025, and in accordance with ITTF Statutes, the continuation of the AGM was held in a fully online format. LUMI AGM UK Ltd, an independent, world-class provider, was appointed to manage the proceedings in line with the highest standards of governance.

New Executive Board Elected and Ready to Lead​

With the conclusion of today’s meeting, the ITTF membership has now elected the full Executive Board for the 2025-2029 term. The following eight Executive Vice Presidents will serve alongside President Petra Sörling (SWE), who was re-elected in May during the initial session of the AGM :

Anthony Moore (AUS), Liu Guoliang (CHN), Paul Calle (ECU), HRH Princess Zeina Rashid (JOR), Wahid Oshodi (NGR), Beatrice Romanescu (ROU), Prof. Veli Ozan Cakir (TUR), Virginia Sung (USA).
(in alphabetical order of Member Association)

In her closing remarks to the AGM, President Sörling called for the first Executive Board meeting on Sunday 16 November in order to fast-track key initiatives as the federation is about to enter a landmark year.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the former Executive Vice Presidents for their service and contribution,” said President Sörling. “And I warmly congratulate the elected Executive Vice Presidents, the ratified Council Members, and the appointed Committee members. I look forward to a professional and fruitful collaboration over the next years.

“Throughout this unprecedented period, I am proud our community remained focused on the sport. Events continued to grow, development programmes reached more people, and our players, coaches, officials and volunteers kept table tennis vibrant in every region. It is their work that kept our sport strong.

“Today we are moving forward together as a united table tennis family, with our eyes firmly on the future of table tennis worldwide. This Assembly has re-elected me and renewed its confidence in a programme that delivered concrete positive results in my first term and will continue to bring tangible benefits.

“The path ahead is ambitious and we cannot afford further delay. The Board will meet tomorrow to resume our work. I will strive to ensure that global success is translated into local impact. And it will be linked to responsibility, merit and a culture of accountability at every level.

“We owe this to our sport, and to our membership.

“Next year, our centenary will open an important new phase for the ITTF. Important changes are being prepared. Some are already in motion; others are not yet ready to be presented today, but your decisions here give us the mandate and stability to complete this work with you.

“Together with the new Executive Vice Presidents, I am honoured to continue serving as your President at such a crucial time for table tennis.”

A Historic Year Ahead​

Table tennis now turns firmly to 2026 – a year that will mark the centenary of the International Table Tennis Federation and the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships. During the meeting, the ITTF showcased its plan, building anticipation for what promises to be a special and historic year for the global table tennis family.

A century after the inaugural ITTF World Table Tennis Championships took place in London in 1926, the sport returns to its birthplace for a truly historic celebration. London’s Copper Box Arena and OVO Arena Wembley will host the Championships from 28 April -10 May, where 64 men’s and 64 women’s teams will compete for global supremacy. This landmark celebration honours both the sport’s remarkable journey and the founding of the ITTF in that same historic year of 1926.

Tickets will be available soon. Fans can register now at london-2026.com to ensure they don’t miss out on this once-in-a-century celebration of table tennis returning home 100 years on from where it all began.

The World Team Championships in London will anchor a year-long centenary celebration spanning the globe, celebrating all disciplines of table tennis across elite, para, youth, esports, and recreational formats.

Council Ratification and Committees Appointments​

The AGM 2025 also ratified Continental Representatives to the ITTF Council (List of members here), and appointed Committee Members (list of members here).

The full composition of the ITTF Council and Committees is available on ITTF.com. The ITTF thanks all the participants for their continued support as the federation enters its centenary year.

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[Tristan Lavier]

The day after the conclusion of the ITTF Annual General Meeting 2025, the ITTF Executive Board convened its first meeting of the new term, during which President Petra Sörling re-appointed Liu Guoliang as ITTF Deputy President.

Chaired by President Sörling and attended by all eight newly elected Executive Vice Presidents, the meeting brought the new team together, signalling a clear message of unity, resolve, and collective responsibility.

“qThe membership has entrusted this Executive Board with a clear mandate for the next four years, and our work has already begun,” said ITTF President Petra Sörling. “By meeting immediately after the AGM, we are sending a message of stability, unity, and shared responsibility. Important changes are being prepared for the federation, and this Board will focus on progress that will be felt by our Member Associations and players.

“I am pleased to re-appoint Liu Guoliang as Deputy President. His experience, his understanding of our sport, and his long-standing commitment to the ITTF are important assets for our organisation. Over the past years, we have formed a strong, complementary duo at the helm of our sport, and we are delighted to lead this new, diverse team, which brings many strengths to the table.”

Liu Guoliang was elected as the ITTF Executive Vice President in 2021 and appointed as the ITTF Deputy President in 2022. On November 16, 2025, he was re-appointed as the ITTF Deputy President after being re-elected as the ITTF Executive Vice President.

On his re-appointment as Deputy President, Liu Guoliang stated, “It is a great honour to be appointed by ITTF President Petra Sörling as the ITTF Deputy President. This reflects the trust and recognition of the ITTF in my work over the past four years. Next year marks the centenary of the ITTF, signifying that global table tennis is entering a new historical era, where both opportunities and challenges coexist. I will continue to spare no effort in working with the ITTF President and the Executive Board to promote the development of table tennis on the global sports stage.”

The Board confirmed that work will continue to accelerate in the coming weeks on a series of strategic projects, including the ongoing constitutional reform, the refinement of key portfolios, and initiatives linked to the ITTF’s centenary celebrations.

With its first meeting held immediately after the AGM, the ITTF Executive Board has set a clear and committed tone under the leadership of President Sörling, ready to deliver benefits for table tennis worldwide.

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[Nathiyaah Sakthimogan]

Sima Limouchi, a dedicated advocate for Para table tennis and the Paralympic Movement in Iran, has been named winner of the prestigious Para Sport Volunteer Award at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Para Sport Awards 2025.

The award, determined through a public online vote held from 30 October to 13 November 2025, recognises Limouchi’s outstanding contributions to expanding access and awareness of Para sports across Iran through volunteerism, education, and leadership.

As a Technical Classifier in Para table tennis, Limouchi has played a vital role in ensuring fair competition whilst simultaneously working to grow participation in the sport. Her influence extends well beyond the competition hall, having inspired countless students through workshops and educational initiatives designed to promote understanding of Para sport.

In her role as Head of Volunteers for Iran’s National Paralympic Day, Limouchi significantly increased public involvement and engagement with the Paralympic Movement, organising awareness seminars that brought Para sport to new audiences. Her commitment to advocacy was further demonstrated through her participation in UNESCO commemorations of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Limouchi has been instrumental in shaping Iran’s Paralympic future through her work on the National Paralympic Committee’s Development Committee. She has championed Para table tennis on the international stage at the Asian Youth Para Games whilst simultaneously developing inclusive sports programmes for children with disabilities at grassroots level.

The IPC received over 200 nominations across 11 categories for the 2025 awards, recognising achievements during the eligibility period from 1 May 2023 to 31 March 2025. The Para Sport Awards are presented every two years to celebrate those whose efforts have strengthened the impact of Para sports worldwide.

IPC President Andrew Parsons said: “Congratulations to the 11 exceptional winners of the Para Sport Awards. Your achievements on and off the field of play have deservedly received global recognition and are a testament to the power of Para sport to break barriers and transform lives.

“These awards celebrate not just excellence in performance, but leadership, advocacy, and the commitment to inclusion. Thank you for showing what is possible and for helping us build a more inclusive society through Para sport and the Paralympic Movement.”

The 11 awards have been presented to recipients from 10 different nations, representing Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, reflecting the incredible depth and diversity of talent across the global Paralympic Movement.

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