Sheikh Joaan opens World Table Tennis Championships Doha 2025
Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday inaugurated the World Table Tennis Championships Doha 2025, which is being hosted by Doha at the Lusail and Qatar University halls.The competition will continue until May 25 with the participation of 640 players, representing 127 countries from five continents. In a touching national moment, the Qatari national anthem was played amid soft lighting and a backdrop of the flag, followed by a welcoming speech from Sheikh Joaan, who affirmed Qatar's commitment to organising global sporting events that reflect the spirit of cultural exchange and the advancement of the game. (TNN) page 12
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