120 paddlers set to compete at WTT Contender today
Published: 05:10 PM,Oct 27,2024 | EDITED : 09:10 PM,Oct 27,2024
120 paddlers set to compete at WTT Contender today
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by Oman Table Tennis Association (OTTA) in coordination with World Table Tennis (WTT), is all set to host WTT contender which kicks off today at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.
The six-day tournament featured participation of 120 paddlers, referees and officials representing 22 countries across the world including China, Croatia, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Chinese Taipei, Yemen, Bahrain, Palestine, Egypt, Czech and the hosts Sultanate of Oman.
OTTA completed all organisational and logistics preparations to ensure a suitable environment for the players and team’s staff. The paddlers and officials from different parts of the world arrived in Muscat to commence their training sessions ahead of competitions start during the evening session on Monday.
This is the second international event hosted in Muscat for this current year. During last August and September, OTTA hosted WTT Feeder Muscat 2024 with nearly 100 participants taking part in the event.
Four paddlers from Oman will represent the national team in this world-class event including: Muhannad al Balushi, Badr al Jassasi, Ghasan al Ghassani and Nasser al Balushi.
The domestic paddlers are well trained under the watchful eyes of the Iranian coach Omid Shams Sharhabaki. This championship represents a major opportunity for Oman’s players to gain experience and improve their international rankings.
The event offers a total cash prize of $80,000 in five disciplines including men’s and women’s singles/doubles and mixed doubles.
Top ranking paddlers will vie for the events titles including Lin Shidong (ranked #7) from China, OH Junsung (ranked #32) from South Korea, Japanese paddler Yukiya UDA (ranked #40) and beside many other players across the players.
At the women’s top seeding players, Satsuki Odo from Japan (ranked 17), Qian Tianyi from China (ranked 18), KIM Nayeong (ranked #39) from South Korea and many other paddlers.
Sajjad bin Mohammed Baqir, the tournament director, affirmed that all the preparations are complete to commence the competitions on Monday. “The main venue is all set and has been fully prepared, including table setup, floor installation, additional lighting, Internet services and other necessary requirements. OTTA managed to go beyond the minimum essential requirement to ensure the event’s success on all fronts,” he added.
“We are in best position to deliver an exceptional edition of this international tournament. Comprehensive support is being provided to all teams and players, with the goal of achieving a high level of organisational, technical and logistical success,” he pointed out.
The six-day tournament featured participation of 120 paddlers, referees and officials representing 22 countries across the world including China, Croatia, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Chinese Taipei, Yemen, Bahrain, Palestine, Egypt, Czech and the hosts Sultanate of Oman.
OTTA completed all organisational and logistics preparations to ensure a suitable environment for the players and team’s staff. The paddlers and officials from different parts of the world arrived in Muscat to commence their training sessions ahead of competitions start during the evening session on Monday.
This is the second international event hosted in Muscat for this current year. During last August and September, OTTA hosted WTT Feeder Muscat 2024 with nearly 100 participants taking part in the event.
Four paddlers from Oman will represent the national team in this world-class event including: Muhannad al Balushi, Badr al Jassasi, Ghasan al Ghassani and Nasser al Balushi.
The domestic paddlers are well trained under the watchful eyes of the Iranian coach Omid Shams Sharhabaki. This championship represents a major opportunity for Oman’s players to gain experience and improve their international rankings.
The event offers a total cash prize of $80,000 in five disciplines including men’s and women’s singles/doubles and mixed doubles.
Top ranking paddlers will vie for the events titles including Lin Shidong (ranked #7) from China, OH Junsung (ranked #32) from South Korea, Japanese paddler Yukiya UDA (ranked #40) and beside many other players across the players.
At the women’s top seeding players, Satsuki Odo from Japan (ranked 17), Qian Tianyi from China (ranked 18), KIM Nayeong (ranked #39) from South Korea and many other paddlers.
Sajjad bin Mohammed Baqir, the tournament director, affirmed that all the preparations are complete to commence the competitions on Monday. “The main venue is all set and has been fully prepared, including table setup, floor installation, additional lighting, Internet services and other necessary requirements. OTTA managed to go beyond the minimum essential requirement to ensure the event’s success on all fronts,” he added.
“We are in best position to deliver an exceptional edition of this international tournament. Comprehensive support is being provided to all teams and players, with the goal of achieving a high level of organisational, technical and logistical success,” he pointed out.