Overview:
The meeting focused on key issues of governance and the future development of the Uganda Table Tennis Association. UTTA president ITTF for identifying Uganda as one of the beneficiary countries set to receive equipment support, including international-standard tables, that will enable the country to host international events and raise the level of competition locally.
It was a long-desired meeting of convenience, relevance and urgency as the president of the Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA), Mark Cyrus Muwanga met with the Director of Governance at the International Table Tennis Federation, Dr. Andres Constantin.
This happened at the ITTF Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The meeting focused on key issues of governance and the future development of the Uganda Table Tennis Association.
Dr. Constantin congratulated Muwanga and his Executive Board upon their recent ratification and for conducting a successful Annual General Meeting in Uganda.
He commended UTTA for its commitment to transparency and good governance practices.
Muwanga reaffirmed UTTA’s commitment to aligning with the National Sports Act to ensure that table tennis is among the federations that will officially receive a Certificate of Compliance to run the sport in the country.
He noted that this step is critical for strengthening administration, accountability, and funding for the sport.
The UTTA President also extended congratulations to Dr. Constantin and the ITTF President, Petra Sorling, for the successful hosting of the ITTF Annual General Meeting in London.
During the discussions, Muwanga expressed Uganda’s desire to host the Africa Senior Championships in the near future.
He lauded the ITTF for identifying Uganda as one of the beneficiary countries set to receive equipment support, including international-standard tables, that will enable the country to host international events and raise the level of competition locally.
Following the meeting at ITTF Headquarters, Muwanga was also accorded the opportunity to visit the International Olympic Committee Headquarters in Lausanne and the Olympic Museum, further strengthening UTTA’s ties with the Olympic Movement.
This engagement with Dr. Constantin and the ITTF reaffirms our commitment to building a strong, compliant, and internationally competitive table tennis federation. We are grateful for ITTF’s support and believe Uganda is ready to take on bigger responsibilities, including hosting continental championships.
Mark Cyrus Muwanga, President Uganda Table Tennis Association (UTTA)
The Uganda Table Tennis Association remains committed to growing the sport, developing talent, and positioning Uganda as a key destination for table tennis in Africa.
