On Wednesday 30th March a meeting of the ETTU Executive Board was held virtually under the leadership of Acting President Pedro MOURA.
Mr Moura reported on the recent meeting of the ITTF Continental Council at Singapore during the first WTT Grand Smash event which he had attended. He thanked ITTF President Petra SÖRLING ITTF Executive Committee members and Continental Presidents for their discussions and exchanges of ideas.
Mr MOURA reported to the Executive Board members on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualification system proposals and the implications for European players. He also reported on the latest World Table Tennis Championships updates for Chengdu 2022 and Durban 2023.
The Executive Board discussed arrangements for the 2022 European Youth Championships to be played at Štark Arena Belgrade SRB from Wednesday 6th to Friday 15th July 2022.
Vice President for Finances Sandra DEATON reported on the current 2022 budget and the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on finances and expenditure.
The Executive Board approved financial compensation for the Acting President Pedro MOURA while carrying out his duties as ETTU Acting President.
The Executive Board clarified that Russian and Belarusian players and coaches registered to clubs outside of Russia and Belarus can continue to compete for their clubs in ETTU competitions.
A report was received on the recent meeting of the Women’s Champions League management board and the arrangements for the newly introduced Europe Trophy competition due to start next month.
It was agreed to meet at Malmö SWE on 20th and 21st April 2022.
Mr MOURA thanked members and staff for their contributions to the meeting.