Doha aims to set new benchmarks at World Table Tennis Championships

Doha: The attention of the global table tennis fraternity will turn to Doha when it hosts world s best at the 59th World Table Tennis Championships Fi...

Doha: The attention of the global table tennis fraternity will turn to Doha when it hosts world's best at the 59th World Table Tennis Championships Finals which kicks off tomorrow.

Two world class venues, the Lusail Sports Arena and the University of Doha for Science and Technology Hall will be the battle ground when 640 players from 127 countries begin their quests for prestigious titles under five categories.

Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is also the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, yesterday inspected the venue in Lusail to assess its readiness for the event which will continue until May 25. 

Accompanied by the President of the Qatar, Arab and Asian Table Tennis Federations Khalil bin Ahmed Al-Mohannadi who is also the First Vice-President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and Director General of the Championships, inspected the competition arena as well as the other facilities for athletes, spectators as well as broadcasters.