President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), Wahid Enitan Oshodi, has opened up on his plans for the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup in Tunisia......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The tournament is the first since the Nigerian administrator was elected the 6th President of the ITTF Africa during the Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last October.
He has revealed that the tournament will focus on three major pillars to develop table tennis in Africa.
Oshodi said, “This year, ITTF Africa is focusing on three core pillars: development, competition, and global visibility. For grassroots development, we will expand youth training programs and provide more opportunities for young players to develop their skills.
“We will strengthen our events by making them more attractive, financially sustainable, and globally competitive.
“We intend to raise Africa’s global profile by ensuring that African players and competitions gain greater international recognition while fostering partnerships that bring investment and growth to table tennis in Africa.
“We are excited about the journey ahead and are committed to making 2025 a transformative year for African table tennis,”
Oshodi is confident that Tunisia, noted for its rich history in the game, would be hosting a glamorous ITTF Africa Cup.
He said, “Firstly, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Khaled El-Sally, the former ATTF President, for his dedication and efforts in elevating the Africa Cup to its current level. His leadership has significantly contributed to the growth of this prestigious event.
“Tunisia earned the right to host the African Cup based on its proven track record of successfully organising major sporting events.
“The Tunisian Table Tennis Federation (TTTF) has always been an excellent partner, and I have personally worked with President Lotfi Guerfel and his team on multiple occasions.
“Their professionalism and commitment give me full confidence that this event will be well-organised and up to international standards.
Oshodi took over the ITTF leadership from Egypt’s Khaled El-Sally to become the second Nigerian to lead the continental body, following Eng. Segun George, who served from 1988 to 1996.
The 2025 ITTF will be held from February 25 to 27.