Aspetar, Qatar Table Tennis Association, and ITTF Sign Tripartite Agreement

03/10/2024 01:54 PM

Aspetar, Qatar Table Tennis Association, and ITTF Sign Tripartite Agreement to Provide World-Class Medical Services for the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships

Doha, Qatar – October 3, 2024 – Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, the Qatar Table Tennis Association, and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) today signed a tripartite agreement under which Aspetar will provide comprehensive medical and sports medicine services for the World Table Tennis Championships, to be held in, Doha, Qatar in May 2025.

The agreement was signed on behalf of Aspetar by Mr. Khalid Ali Al-Mawlawi, Chief Operating Officer; Mr. Khalil Al-Mohannadi, President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association; and Dr. Alaa Meshref, Deputy President of the International Table Tennis Federation, in the presence of ITTF Secretary-General Raul Calin, QTTA Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Saleh, and Aspetar officials. This cooperation reflects Aspetar's ongoing commitment to supporting major sporting events and ensuring the safety of athletes worldwide.

In addition to providing medical support services for the championship, Aspetar will also host the 17th ITTF Scientific Congress in Doha, a major event that will bring together leading experts in sports science to discuss the latest developments and practices in sports medicine.

Mr. Khalid Ali Al-Mawlawi, Chief Operating Officer at Aspetar, said:

We at Aspetar are proud to partner with the International Table Tennis Federation to provide world-class medical care for the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships. Our team of distinguished experts is committed to providing the highest level of care to all participants, from athletes to spectators. We are confident that our expertise will contribute to the success of this prestigious event.

Aspetar's cooperation with the International Federation also extends to the scientific aspect, where Aspetar and its partners will organise a scientific conference on the sidelines of the tournament, aiming to add scientific value and share expertise in the latest scientific developments in the field of sports medicine and sports science." Added Al-Mawlawi.

For his part, Mr. Khalil Al-Mohannadi, President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association, said:

Aspetar, with its exceptional facilities and global expertise, has been an invaluable partner in our various tournaments. Qatar has become a hub for sporting excellence. We are delighted to welcome the world to Doha for the Table Tennis World Championships. The ITTF's confidence in our ability to host a successful event is truly inspiring.

Dr. Alaa Meshref, Deputy President of the International Federation, expressed his happiness with this partnership, saying: "Aspetar has a well-earned reputation as a leading hospital in the field of sports medicine, and we are excited to benefit from its expertise in ensuring the health and safety of our athletes. Through our cooperation with Aspetar, we demonstrate our commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for all participants."

The 2025 World Table Tennis Championships will be held in Doha from May 17 to 25, 2025, at the modern Lusail Sports Arena. This prestigious event will feature the world's best table tennis players competing for the ultimate prize in this sport.

 

 

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