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Qatar paddlers excel at WTT Youth Contender in Amman
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar's table tennis team delivered an impressive performance at the WTT Youth Contender Championship held in Amman, adding a new achievement to the nation's growing success in international table tennis. Qatar players secured a total of seven medals: one gold, three silver and three bronze. Rasha Laghribi stood out with a gold medal in the U-11 category and a bronze in the U-13, showcasing her remarkable talent across age groups. Alia Albaz claimed silver in the U-11 category, while Serena Shaikh earned silver in the U-13 category. Abdulaziz Al Abdullah added another silver for Qatar in the U-15 competition. Bronze medals were won by Rabia Al Kuwari (U11), Ruqayya Al Baz (U15), and Mubarak Marzouq (U11), rounding off a strong showing by the team. The Qatar Table Tennis Association praised the achievement, stating that it reflects the ongoing development of Qatari youth in the sport and highlights the effectiveness of the training programs and support systems in place. The association emphasized that these results are the fruit of hard work, commitment, and the growing investment in Qatari sports. With more determination and ambition, the future looks bright for Qatar's next generation of table tennis champions.
Qatar Tribune
02-06-2025
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Rabeah and Rasha win titles at WTT Contender Series in Kosovo
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar's promising players Rabeah Khalid Al Kuwari and Rasha Laghribi made a remarkable achievement winning in their respective categories of the Kosovo International Table Tennis Championship, a WTT Contender Youth Series in Pristina, Kosovo. Rabiah Al Kuwari won the Under-11 Youth title following an epic and thrilling 3-2 victory over Sri Lankan player Tavi Samaraweera. Despite trailing 11-7 in the first set, Rabeah managed to come back and win the second game 11-9, before losing the third set 11-6. Rabeah again demonstrated his strong determination, winning the fourth 12-10, leveling the scores at 2-2. The match was decided in a marathon tiebreak that lasted 16-14 in favour of the Qatari star, who shone with steadfastness and confidence under pressure to deservedly secure the title. This was Rabeah second title in the same tournament after a bronze medal in the under-13 section, despite originally competing in the under-11 category. The triumph highlights his great potential as a promising player from Qatar Table Tennis Association's (QTTA) Dream Team project. Meanwhile, Rasha Laghribi made history in her first international event by winning gold in the under-11 Junior category with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Greek player Cleo Madesi. Rasha started the match trailing in the first set 9-11, but quickly regained her composure and won the second set 11-7. Despite losing the third set 9-11, she showed strong character and came back strongly in the fourth, winning 11-6, to win the match in a tiebreaker 11-9 and claim the gold medal. Rasha also won a bronze medal in the under-13 category. The double achievement which underlines her status as one of the most upcoming talent. This victories of the Qatar players are the fruits of the great efforts made by QTTA to support emerging talent through participation in international tournaments and by providing them exposure and experience. This victory in Kosovo is an important milestone in the journey of the Qatari Dream Team, which includes a group of promising players.
