Batumi Welcomes Record Youth Event as ITTF President Highlights Development Work
Batumi once again became the centre of youth table tennis as the WTT Youth Contender Batumi 2025 welcomed around 160 players from 20 member associations. For the fourth time Georgia hosted a stage of the WTT Youth Series, and this year’s edition is the largest so far.ITTF President Petra Sörling was invited to attend the event, joining the opening ceremony alongside distinguished guests. Among them were Shalva Gogoladze, Minister of Sport of Georgia; Maia Khajishvili, Minister of Education and Sport of Adjara; Pedro Moura, President of the European Table Tennis Union; Guram Gogoladze, President of the Georgian Table Tennis Federation; and Tariel Khechikashvili, President of the International Foundation of Sport, Tourism and Youth.The event was organised by World Table Tennis and the Georgian Table Tennis Federation, with the support of the Ministry of Sport of Georgia and the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.President Sörling praised the efforts of the local organisers and congratulated Georgian Table Tennis Federation President Guram Gogoladze for his leadership in growing the sport.During her visit, President Sörling held meetings with Minister Shalva Gogoladze, Guram Gogoladze, and ETTU President Pedro Moura. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, creating more opportunities for young players, and developing the sport’s presence in Georgia and the wider region.“WTT Youth Contender Batumi 2025 showcases the role of youth events in shaping the future of table tennis. They help players gain experience and grow, and they also help our sport reach new audiences and inspire more young people to take part,” said ITTF President Petra Sörling.
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