Qatar has once again demonstrated its organisational prowess by hosting the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, bringing together the sport’s top-tier talent in a showcase of precision and planning. Held at the Lusail Hall and Qatar University Hall, the tournament concludes today, adding another successful milestone to Qatar’s expanding record in international sport.
With participants from more than 60 countries, including global powerhouses such as China, Japan, Germany, and South Korea, the event has captured worldwide attention for its competitive intensity and seamless execution, with a large number of fans travelling to Qatar to attend. The finals are underway, following a week of early-round surprises and high-calibre play that underscores the sport’s dynamic evolution with Qatar playing a pivotal role in that transformation.
Global officials have acknowledged the quality of this edition. International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Secretary-General Raul Calin described it as one of the finest he has seen in over two decades, citing not only the facilities and logistical execution but also the hospitality and infrastructure that define Qatar’s hosting model. Leaders from Arab and international table tennis federations have echoed his assessment, reinforcing Qatar’s reputation as a standard-setter in the sporting world.
On Friday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach visited the Lusail Arena. He reportedly expressed appreciation for the venue’s condition, the professionalism of the operational teams and the charged engaged atmosphere inside the hall - remarks that further validate Qatar’s commitment to hosting excellence.
Alongside the main competition, Doha also hosted the ITTF Summit and elections, consolidating its growing role in the sport’s administration and development. This is not Qatar’s first time staging the prestigious championship. In 2004, it became the first Arab nation to host the World Table Tennis Championships, setting a regional precedent. More than two decades later, it now stands as the first Middle Eastern country to host both the team and individual editions — a reflection of strategic continuity and sustained international confidence.
Qatar’s approach goes well beyond delivering a single event. It is steadily building a resilient sporting framework defined by technical expertise, strategic and regional leadership. With major events ahead including the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the FIFA Arab Cup later this year, Qatar continues to establish itself as a key hub in the global sporting landscape.
