Doha: Qatar's national table tennis team secured an impressive 20 medals, including four gold, two silver, and 14 bronze, at the West Asia Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan. The event hosted teams from ten countries, including Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Palestine, Oman, Iraq, Bahrain, and the UAE, competing across various age categories such as men's, women's, youth, junior, and cadet events.
According to Qatar News Agency, the gold medalists from Qatar included Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah in the boys' under-15 singles, Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab in the men's doubles, Ahmed Al Qarni and Rawad Al Nasser in the boys' under-19 doubles, and the boys' under-19 team. The silver medals were won by Sultan Al Kuwari in the under-19 category and Serena Sheikh and Dana Al Kaabi in the girls' under-13 doubles.
Qatar also achieved 14 bronze medals, with eight in singles and doubles events, and six in team competitions. Individual and doubles bronze medals were secured by Mohammed Abdulwahab, Ahmed Al Qarni, Rawad Al Nasser, Mohammed Al Sulaiti, Aya Magdy, Maryam Ali, Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah, Issa Al Haddad, Ahmed Al Abdullah, and Mohammed Al Qatiti across various categories. In team events, bronze medals were claimed by the boys' under-11, girls' under-13, boys' under-13, boys' under-15, boys' under-17, and women's teams.
Hamad Ahmed Al Hamadi, President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association, expressed satisfaction with the national team's achievements, highlighting the players' competitive spirit and determination. Al Hamadi credited the 20-medal haul to the association's efforts in developing the sport and nurturing talent, emphasizing the progress of Qatari table tennis and its regional competitiveness.
He noted the high technical standard of the championships, with strong performances from Qatar's players despite intense competition. Al Hamadi praised the technical and competitive standards exhibited by Qatari players and their determination to represent their country with distinction.
Al Hamadi emphasized the importance of continued growth in Qatar's talent base, noting the distribution of medals across different competitions and age groups. He affirmed the association's commitment to supporting players with optimal technical and preparatory conditions, aiming to maintain Qatar's record of achievement.
Looking ahead, Al Hamadi stated that Qatar's ambitions extend beyond current successes, with preparations for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in focus. He stressed the need for high readiness and concentration to achieve positive results at the continental event, underscoring the importance of collective effort and sustained support from the association.
Concluding his remarks, Al Hamadi commended the players, technical and administrative staff, and all contributors to the team's success, reinforcing the association's dedication to fostering talent and enhancing Qatar's prominence in Asian and international table tennis.