Highlighting significant accomplishment that he feels had brought the country's table tennis an entirely different level, President of TT Association, Ali Rasheed has revealed his intentions to contend for another term.
President of the Table Tennis Association of Maldives (TTM), Ali Rasheed has announced that he will be contesting for another term as President.
TTM's elections are set to be held this year. Ali, who is currently serving his second term as the President of the association, stated that he believes he has been able to advance the sport of table tennis in the country to another level. He said that his decision to contend for another term is for the purpose of gearing up for further advancements.
"Alhamdhullillah, [I] am thankful for all the work that was done during the last two terms. I believe that table tennis has advanced to another level in the Maldives," said Ali while announcing his intentions to contend for another term.
He stated that the table tennis players and teams in Maldives has progressed to a level where they are now able to produce good results during table tennis games such as the Indian Ocean Island Games and South Asian Games.
"Have also achieved a level of accomplishment previously not attained by both our teams in team events. Significant progress, such as Maldives bringing home a medal for the first time in a major game like the Islamic Solidarity Games by the men's team are significant accomplishments that we have seen," said Ali.
He said that the national team that prepares most effectively for games and competitions during opportunities offered for teams to prepare for a competition is the table tennis teams.
"I acknowledge the assistance provided by the Sports Ministry, Olympics Committee, Chinese Embassy, and Saudi Arabian Embassy in this," he said.
Maldivian table tennis players had attended a training camp held in Croatia last year. A high performance TT training team had also visited from China and conducted a training camp for Maldivian players in Male' City.
Ali had affirmed that the TT training center established in Fuvahmulah had also produced effective results during a short period of time. The association is set on commencing efforts to establish such centers in other islands this year as well.
Another point he had raised that attests to the success of his tenure was the achievement of a blue badge (highest level of international ITTF umpire) by Umpire Mohamed Yameen. Ali had emphasized that no umpires besides those in India had ever achieved the ITTF blue badge in the past.
"Much progress has been achieved. The next step is the most challenging work, which is sustaining this achievement and continuing to progress."
- Table tennis star Fathimath Dheema Ali qualifying for the Olympics
- Indian Ocean Island Games 2019:
● Three gold medals
● Two silver medals
- Indian Ocean Island Games 2023:
● Three silver medals
● Three gold medals
● Two silver medals
● 1 bronze medal
- Islamic Solidarity Games:
● Women's team wins bronze medal in event
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