We will devise Commonwealth rankings system, says Vivek Kohli
Vivek Kohli, chairman of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation, defends the organization's recent championship in New Delhi despite the International Table Tennis Federation distancing itself from the event. He outlines plans for an independent Commonwealth ranking system to ensure the tournament's future viability.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights governance struggles and the quest for autonomy within international sports federations.
Even before the first point at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship was played in New Delhi on July 27, the tournament found itself at the centre of a controversy. The International Table Tennis Federation distanced itself from the event, denied it world ranking points and questions were raised about the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation’s legal status. Yet, as India swept the titles and the championships concluded successfully, Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation chairman Vivek Kohli remained unapologetic.
In an interview with The Hindu , Kohli addresses the ITTF row, the Federation’s legal standing, the proposed Commonwealth ranking system, concerns over the tournament’s relevance and why he believes the Commonwealth can chart an independent future.
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