Slovakia's Zdenko Kríž, a member of the Swaythling Club International Executive Committee, was elected Honorary Life Member of the International Table Tennis Federation at the ITTF Board of Directors meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday 23rd August. The commendation recognises long-term service to the sport of table tennis both nationally and locally. Honorary President of the Slovak Table Tennis Association President of the Slovak Table Tennis Association for 38 years Elected President of the Slovak Table Tennis Association 13 times Guided table tennis to become the second most popular sport in Slovakia Member of the ITTF Board of Directors for 18 years Member of the ITTF Media Committee for 10 years Chair of the ETTU Veteran Committee for 23 years Attended 28 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Attended 10 Olympic Games Received
Month: August 2023
Guest Places Increased, Now Ten Available in Rome
Ten guest places now offered at World Masters' Championships 2024 Thanks to the generous efforts of the International Table Tennis Federation in co-operation with the Italian Table Tennis Federation, the number of guest places for members of the Swaythling Club International has been increased. Ten places are now available. Staged in Rome from Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th July, the package includes hotel accommodation, meals, local transport, collection and return to the local airport or relevant point of arrival. All players are responsible for their own transport to Rome and for entry fees. A large entry is anticipated in Rome, the guest player places will be in high demand. Deadline: Applications must be received before Friday 1st September 2023. Contact: Harvey Webb, Swaythling Club International Secretary. Email: harveywebb17@gmail.com .
Six guest places offered at World Masters’ Championships
The International Table Tennis Federation in conjunction with the Italian Table Tennis Federation and the Local Organising Committee kindly offer six guest player places for Swaythling Club members at the World Masters’ Championships 2024. Staged in Rome from Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th July, the package includes hotel accommodation, meals, local transport, collection and return to the local airport or relevant point of arrival. All players are responsible for their own transport to Rome and for entry fees. Notably, the tournament follows a successful European Veteran Championships in Norway. A large entry is anticipated in Rome, the guest player places will be in high demand. Deadline: Applications must be received before Friday 1st September 2023. Contact: Harvey Webb, Swaythling Club International Secretary. Email: harveywebb17@gmail.com https://youtu.be/dE5U2So7PRw