Peace the message from Antalya

The organising committee, their efforts appreciated by all (Photos: Dicle Ekinci) by Dr. Savaş Ertufan, Veteran Table Tennis Association (VMTD) Organised by the local Veteran Table Tennis Players’ Association (VMTD), Kemer a resort with a Mediterranean coastline in the Turkish province of Antalya was the home for the recent 23rd Antalya International Veteran Championships. Proceeding commenced on Monday 25th September and concluded on Friday 29th September. The slogan “Table Tennis Delivers Peace” was the theme for an event that attracted no less than 340 players representing many different age groups and nationalities. They came together to compete in a pleasant and peaceful environment. At the end, some players were awarded medals, some were not but without a doubt, the real achievement of the tournament