Progress of India is encouraging, says ITTF president Sorling
ITTF President Petra Sorling is prioritizing long-term financial sustainability for the organization following a 2025 budget deficit. She also expressed optimism regarding the growth of table tennis in India and the sport's future inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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The professionalization and financial restructuring of niche sports organizations are critical for their long-term viability and global expansion.
Petra Sorling, president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), is a quiet, firm, no-nonsense administrator on a mission to take the sport to new markets and wider audiences while ensuring its long-term financial sustainability.
The 55-year-old said her second term (2025-29) will focus on ensuring the ITTF Group achieves long-term financial stability after the Group reported a net deficit of US$14.4 million in 2025, compared with a profit of US$1.5 million the previous year.
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