Thomas Weikert Explained

Thomas Weikert (born Hadamar 24 March 1953) is a German sports official. He was the president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) from 31 May 2017 to October 2021, when Petra Sörling took the office.[1] Formerly the Deputy President, Thomas Weikert became President in 2014 when Adham Sharara, who had held the office since 1999, assumed the role of Chair and Honorary President of the International Table Tennis Federation.[2] As ITTF President, he is also the ex officio member and President of the Governing Board of ITTF Foundation.[3]

Since 2021, he is President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Weikert elected ITTF President - International Table Tennis Federation . International Table Tennis Federation . 31 May 2017.
  2. Web site: ITTF Executive Committee (EC) . ITTF . 21 March 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160904230922/http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf2.asp?category=directory_e . 4 September 2016 .
  3. Web site: Organigramme - ITTF Foundation. 10 May 2021. www.ittffoundation.org.
  4. Web site: DOSB - Präsidium. 2 June 2023. www.dosb.de.