ITTF Presidential Election Result Confirmed: Tribunal Dismisses Appeals
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) presidential election outcome has been definitively upheld. recent appeals challenging the results of the May 27th, 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) have been dismissed by the ITTF Tribunal Hearing panel. This concludes a rigorous legal process initiated by the Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) and its presidential candidate, Khalil Al-Mohannadi.
here’s a breakdown of the key developments and the tribunal’s decision:
A Detailed Examination of the Election Process
Initially, QTTA and Mr. Al-Mohannadi filed appeals seeking to overturn the AGM election results and declare Mr. Al-Mohannadi as the ITTF President. Later, the ITTF Tribunal initiated a complete review, spanning several months. Throughout this period, the panel received extensive written submissions and supporting evidence from all involved parties.
Notably, at the request of QTTA and Mr. Al-Mohannadi, the official report from LUMI, the provider of the online voting platform, was submitted. This included a certified tally of all votes cast.
Thorough hearing and Impartial Review
the process culminated in a five-hour hearing on August 28th, 2025. All parties acknowledged the ITTF Tribunal’s jurisdiction and the independence of the three-member Hearing Panel. You can be assured that a fair and impartial process was followed.
Furthermore, all parties had the chance to thoroughly examine and cross-examine Abdulla Al Mulla, Chair of the ITTF Nominations Committee, who testified on behalf of QTTA and Mr. Al-Mohannadi. Oral submissions where also presented, and all parties confirmed their rights to be fully heard.
Operative Decision and Immediate Enforceability
At the request of the ITTF, and in accordance with ITTF Statutes, the tribunal released the operative part of its decision instantly following deliberation. The full, reasoned decision will be published separately.
The core findings of the tribunal are as follows:
the appeal filed by Mr.Khalil Al-Mohannadi was dismissed.
The appeal submitted by the Qatar Table Tennis Association was also dismissed.
* Consequently, the election of Ms. petra Sörling as ITTF President at the may 27th, 2025 AGM is officially confirmed.
According to Article 8.35.3 of the ITTF Statutes,this decision is immediately enforceable. Therefore, the outcome of the ITTF Presidential Election stands firm.
Options for Further appeal
Should either party choose to pursue further legal action, the decision can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, as stipulated in Article 8.37.4 of the ITTF Statutes, the current decision remains fully in effect unless CAS orders otherwise.
You can access the complete ITTF Tribunal decision here. This provides a detailed account of the proceedings and the tribunal’s rationale.
This outcome brings clarity and stability to the leadership of the ITTF, allowing the institution to focus on the continued growth and development of table tennis worldwide.
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