Abdulwahhab makes history as Doha Worlds begin

Lusail, Qatar: The World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 got off to an electrifying start at the Lusail Sports Arena yesterday, with Qatar...

Lusail, Qatar: The World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 got off to an electrifying start at the Lusail Sports Arena yesterday, with Qatar’s Mohammed Abdulwahhab making history and the world’s best beginning their respective journeys towards titles in five categories.

Declared open by Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is also the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, the blockbuster Championships officially kicked off with an impressive opening ceremony that combined innovation and creativity, reflecting the fast pace of the sport.

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Petra Sorling, Championship Director Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi who is also the President of the Qatar, Arab and Asian federations and First Vice-President of ITTF, along with regional sports leaders, and officials of the Qatari and international federations, were present at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Al Mohannadi said Qatar is proud and honoured to host the World Table Tennis Championships for the second time following the hugely successful 2004 edition.