Newly elected QTTA President Hamad Ahmed Al-Hammadi (right) and Secretary General Ahmed Khalil Al-Mohannadi attend the General Assembly yesterday.
DOHA: Hamad Ahmed Al-Hammadi has been elected President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) by acclamation for the 2025-2028 term, ushering in a new chapter for the federation.
The decision was taken during the General Assembly meeting chaired by Khalil Al-Mohannadi, the outgoing President, after a quorum was reached yesterday.
The meeting was attended by General Assembly members, club representatives, and Qatar Olympic Committee officials.
During the meeting, Khalil Al-Mohannadi was unanimously named honorary president of the QTTA in recognition of his three decades of outstanding service to the federation.
Ahmed Khalil Al-Mohannadi was elected Secretary General, while Jaber Saeed Afifa, Mohammed Hassan Al-Rumaihi, and Abdullah Bader Al-Sada joined the Board of Directors, all by acclamation.
QTTA’s outgoing president Khalil Al-Mohannadi speaks during the General Assembly.
Khalil Al-Mohannadi concluded more than 30 years at the helm, one of the longest and most successful administrative tenures in Qatari sports.
Since assuming leadership in the early 1990s, he transformed the QTTA into a highly organised, internationally respected body.
Doha became a regular host of world-class events, including World Championships, Professional Table Tennis series finals, and Asian, Arab, and Gulf tournaments, cementing Qatar’s reputation as a global table tennis hub.
In recognition of his contributions, Al-Mohannadi was unanimously named honorary president of the QTTA.
Addressing the Assembly, he reflected on his career: “These years were not merely administrative work, but a journey to build a Qatari sporting legacy that we all take pride in. Every medal, every achievement was thanks to the dedication of boards, coaches, players, and administrators. My message to the new board, led by my dear brother Hamad Al-Hammadi, is that you are the best to carry the torch and take table tennis to new heights.”
Former national table tennis star Al-Hammadi, taking over from a legendary figure, described the role as a historic trust and a double responsibility to preserve the federation’s legacy.
“We will continue the path of global successes while focusing on youth development and discovering promising Qatari talents,” he said, adding that the board will pursue “continuity with renewal” to strengthen Doha’s position as a global table tennis capital.
Secretary General Ahmed Khalil Al-Mohannadi emphasised consolidating past gains.
“Our focus will be on supporting clubs, developing local competitions, and providing the best possible support for our national teams. This is a continuation of the dedication and excellence established by my father, Khalil Al-Mohannadi,” he said.
The General Assembly also ratified the previous meeting’s minutes, reviewed the 2024-2025 Board report, discussed future participation plans, and approved the 2026 draft budget.
The new leadership signals Qatar’s ongoing commitment to institutional maturity, innovation, and the sustained international prominence of table tennis.
