First president of Turkish Table Tennis Federation Mr Ali ABALI has passed away

May 26, 2018
11:29 am
Member Associations

It is with great sadness that the death of Ali ABALI the first PRESIDENT and one of the founders of Turkish Table Tennis Federation is announced. Mr Ali ABALI has passed away on 25th May.

Mr ABALI who was an important figure of Turkish media had been the President of Turkish TTA for 15 years.

He was also a member of Mediterranean Games’ Executive Committee and media consultant of Turkish Sports & Youth Ministry.

His all efforts and contributions to Turkish table tennis is everlasting we’d like send our deepest condolences to his family friends and to Turkish TTF.

In Memoriam: Kenneth STRONG

The European Table Tennis Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Kenneth STRONG, Honorary Life President of Table Tennis Ireland. STRONG dedicated many years of outstanding service to Irish...

European Youth Championships Medals Table

Medals table all events Nr Assoc Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 France 7 1 6 14 2 Individual Athletes 2 2 5 9 3 Poland 2 1 2 5 4...

In Memoriam: Jacques DENYS (1950–2026)

The European Table Tennis Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Jacques DENYS, one of the most respected and dedicated figures in Belgian table tennis, who died on 19...

France Reaches Historic Heights as European Youth Championships Conclude

The European Youth Championships in Gondomar concluded with France producing one of the most dominant performances in the history of the competition. With seven of the 14 titles on offer,...