Portuguese become one of the official languages of the ITTF

The ITTF Summit 2024 concluded today February 27 with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Held in conjunction with the ITTF World Championships Finals 2024 the summit brought together key stakeholders and visionaries from the global table tennis community.

At the AGM member associations received comprehensive updates from all three entities including insights into the upcoming Paris 2024 from Gilles de la BOURDONNAYE the table tennis sport manager for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Notably as part of ITTF’s commitment to inclusivity a significant decision was made to include Portuguese as one of the official languages of the ITTF alongside Arabic Chinese French German Russian and Spanish.

Among the key highlights of the summit was the convening of the ITTF Executive Board where important decisions were made to steer the federation’s strategic direction. Crucial sessions took place each offering unique insights and perspectives on the future trajectory of the sport.

The ITTF Summit also featured several pivotal sessions highlighting the federation’s dedication to various aspects of the sport. The Sustainability and Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) session provided a platform for profound discussions on environmental stewardship and gender equality enriched by insights from UN Women Korea Director Jeongshim LEE.

Returning to its in-person format the ITTF Finance Forum drew over 100 individuals to discuss the Federation’s financial status and future outlook. Led by ITTF Executive Vice-President Dr. Alaa MESHREF the forum provided a platform for transparency reflection and strategic planning amid challenging economic conditions.  

The ITTF Governance Session emphasised transparency and accountability positioning the federation as a benchmark for good governance. Meanwhile the ITTF Sports and Development Session featuring insights from ITTF Group CEO Steve DAINTON highlighted the federation’s commitment to driving global excellence in table tennis with esteemed figures offering strategic insights and prospects on event results and performance levels.

The following ITTF Committees were also held during the summit addressing critical issues ranging from sports science and medical support to equipment regulations playing a pivotal role in shaping the sport’s evolution worldwide. 

  • ITTF Sports Science and Medical Committee Meeting
  • Sustainability Committee Meeting
  • ITTF Rules Committee Meeting
  • ITTF Umpires and Referee Committee Meeting
  • ITTF Equipment Committee Meeting

The next summit scheduled to take place next year in Doha Qatar. Happening in conjunction with the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025 the host for the ITTF World Championships Finals 2027 will be voted and announced at next year’s AGM.

 

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