The ITTF Summit 2025 featured a Governance and Sustainability Session, underscoring the commitment to modern governance standards and environmental responsibility within the sport.

The session commenced with governance presentations led by ITTF Secretary General Raul Calin, who detailed the federation’s governance framework and ongoing efforts to enhance institutional practices.

The focus than shifted to sustainability, with Raul Calin introducing a panel of sustainability experts. The session included presentations from key figures driving the ITTF’s environmental initiatives:

Karine Teow,Head of Sustainability,presented the federation’s strategic approach to environmental responsibility,outlining current initiatives and future plans for enduring operations across global table tennis activities.

Jan Fitzgerald, Member of the Sustainability committee, shared insights into the practical implementation of sustainability measures and the challenges of integrating environmental considerations into international sport operations.

The Terms of Waadadinu, Sustainability Committee Chair, provided a leadership perspective on the committee’s vision and the broader context of sustainability within the Olympic movement and international sport federations.

The presentations incorporated video content showcasing sustainability initiatives, demonstrating how environmental considerations are being integrated into table tennis events and operations globally.

Delegates actively engaged with the sustainability panel during a Q&A, seeking clarification on implementation strategies, measurement criteria, and the federation’s long-term environmental commitments. The discussion highlighted both achievements and ongoing challenges in making table tennis more environmentally sustainable.

the session concluded with remarks from Francesco BICCI Bitti Bitti,Former ASOIF President and Honorary IOC Member,who offered perspective on governance and sustainability trends across international sport federations.

Ricci Bitti’s experiance in sport governance provided delegates with insights into best practices and the evolving expectations for international federations in governance standards and environmental stewardship.

The session highlighted the ITTF’s commitment to strengthening it’s governance structures and sustainability practices. Through presentations, discussions, and expert guidance, delegates gained understanding of how sport federations must balance competitive excellence with environmental responsibility and governance clarity.

the approach to governance and sustainability reflects the recognition that successful sport organizations must meet high standards across all aspects of their operations, from administrative practices to environmental stewardship.

“Successful sport organisations must meet high standards across all aspects of their operations, from administrative practices to environmental stewardship.”