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Countdown to Doha: 100 Days Until the ITTF World Championships Finals 2025

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Published in Table Tennis
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 22:00

Twenty years after making history as the Middle Easts first World Championships host in 2004, Doha is ready to write its next chapter in the sports rich legacy. The 2025 edition promises to deliver unparalleled excitement with five events featuring the planets finest talents competing for glory: Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. 

Before the worlds elite players take to the tables at the magnificent Lusail Sports Arena from 17-25 May, all eyes will be on the crucial draw ceremony, where the path to glory will be determined. The draw, taking place just over two weeks before the event, will use the Week 18 World Rankings published on 29 April to determine the seedings. 

Following Januarys successful inspection visit by ITTF President Petra Sörling and key officials, the state-of-the-art Lusail Sports Arena has been confirmed as the perfect stage for this spectacular event. The venues advanced facilities, from its competition hall to practice areas, have been meticulously prepared to meet the highest international standards. 

The championships will feature a format ensuring maximum drama and entertainment. The singles events will showcase 128-player main draws with 32 seeded players, whilst the doubles events will feature 64-pair main draws with 16 seeded pairs. Every singles match will be contested over best-of-7 games, with doubles matches played as best-of-5, guaranteeing intense competition throughout the nine days of play. 

The Qatar Table Tennis Association and ITTF teams have been working closely on all operational aspects, from event logistics to comprehensive media strategy. Following detailed planning sessions during Januarys inspection visit, the focus is on creating an immersive experience for both in-person and global audiences, supported by robust broadcasting arrangements to bring the action to fans worldwide. 

As the global table tennis community counts down these final 100 days, all eyes turn to Doha, where history will be made as players compete for the coveted gold medals. The ITTF World Championships Finals 2025 stands ready to deliver an unforgettable spectacle that will further cement Qatars position as a premier destination for international table tennis and contribute to the sports continued growth in the Middle East region. The anticipation builds, the players are preparing, and in just 100 days, the world will witness table tennis excellence at its finest.  

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