Qatari Table Tennis Players Aim for Strong Showing at the WTTC 2025 – Doha
- WTTC 2025
- 5 days ago
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Qatar’s national table tennis players are eager to deliver a respectable and competitive performance at the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships, set to take place from May 17 to 25 at Lusail Multipurpose Hall and Qatar University Sports Complex.
Qatar's Lineup Across All Events:
Men’s Singles: Sultan Khalid Al-Kuwari, Mohammed Abdulwahhab
Women’s Singles: Aya Magdy, Maryam Ali
Men’s Doubles: Mohammed Abdulwahhab, Abdullah Abdulwahhab, Sultan Al-Kuwari, Rawad Al-Nasser
Women’s Doubles: Aya Magdy, Maryam Ali
Mixed Doubles: Mohammed Abdulwahhab & Aya Magdy, Ahmed Eid Qarni & Maryam Ali
Preparation Journey
The Qatari athletes have undergone intensive preparations through a combination of international, continental, and local competitions, as well as training camps both at home and abroad, all aimed at reaching peak readiness for the global stage.
Having accumulated valuable experience from prior tournaments, the national team enters WTTC 2025 with notable confidence and ambition, determined to honor Qatar’s name in front of a home crowd.
Challenging First-Round Draws
Men’s Singles:
Women’s Singles:
Men’s Doubles:
Mohammed & Abdullah Abdulwahhab face Cuba’s Andy Pereira and Jorge Campos
Women’s Doubles:
Aya Magdy & Maryam Ali will face Germany’s Sabine Winter and Yuan Wan
Mixed Doubles:
Mohammed Abdulwahhab & Aya Magdy face Thailand’s Thitavat Preechayan and Kulapas Vijitveriyachai
Ahmed Eid Qarni & Maryam Ali will play Algeria’s Milhan Jelouli and Amine Kessaci
Tournament Overview
WTTC 2025 will feature:
640 players total
256 in singles events
256 in men’s & women’s doubles
128 in mixed doubles
Across 443 matches
The Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) has ensured all necessary logistical and technical support is in place for its national team to compete with full strength and professionalism.
Statements from Players and Officials
Mohammed Abdulwahhab said:
“The task won’t be easy, but I aim to go as far as possible. I call on our fans to support the national team and contribute to the success of this historic event.”
He added:
“We’re thrilled that the World Championships return to Doha. We’re confident Qatar will deliver an exceptional edition that captures global attention.”
Aya Magdy noted:
“It will be a tough competition, but I’m determined to perform well and advance. Hosting the World Championships in Qatar is both an honor and a motivation to give my absolute best.”
Mr. Thani Al-Zarraa, Board Member of QTTA and Head of National Teams Committee, stated:
“All players are fully prepared. The federation has provided comprehensive support at every level to ensure we are ready.”
He emphasized the value of the team’s previous international experience:
“Our players have made remarkable progress in recent years, reaching semifinals in key international events and defeating top-ranked global opponents. These victories are invaluable for the growth of Qatari table tennis.”
A Defining Opportunity for Qatari Table Tennis
Participating in WTTC 2025 offers Qatari athletes a golden opportunity to showcase their talent against the world’s top-ranked stars. Despite the high level of competition, they are determined to rise to the occasion.
This edition of the World Championships is expected to be the most ambitious and well-organized in history, with Qatar being the first Arab and Gulf country to host the event twice (previously in 2004).
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