Doha: Former Qatar national table tennis team star Hamad Al Hammadi has expressed confidence that the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals - Doha 2025 will be a resounding success across all levels, attributing this to the remarkable expertise and efficiency of Qatari professionals. According to Qatar News Agency, Al Hammadi stated that Qatari professionals have become a benchmark in tournament organization, and a model for others to follow. Al Hammadi highlighted that Qatar's extensive experience in hosting high-profile events across various sports has cultivated a skilled organizational workforce. He cited the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as a prime example, stressing that Qatar 2022 was a spectacular success and drew widespread praise for its impeccable execution. It showcased Qatar's ability to deliver world-class events with precision and excellence. Turning to the upcoming Doha 2025 Table Tennis World Championship, Al Hammadi expressed confidence in the event's success under the stewardship of th e Qatar Table Tennis Association, led by Khalil Al Mohannadi. He noted that Qatar had successfully organized the tournament back in 2004. Given the accumulated experience, Al Hammadi expected the 2025 edition to be exceptional and unforgettable in every sense. Al Hammadi was full of praise for Al Mohannadi's leadership, underscoring his long-standing contributions to the sport. "Al Mohannadi has been involved in table tennis even before I began my playing career - taking on roles ranging from administrator to president. His regional, continental, and international positions reflect his stature in the game," he added. Reflecting on his own career, Al Hammadi voiced pride in the achievements that defined his two-decade-long journey in table tennis. Having launched his career in 1986 and retired in 2006, Al Hammadi remarked: "It's an honor to be the first Qatari to win such accolades in table tennis. I began making a mark with a bronze medal at the Arab Junior Championship in 1992, followed by gold medals at t he Arab Championships in Tunisia (1995) and Jordan (1997). I also qualified for the Olympic Games in Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000, and captured several Gulf titles in singles, doubles, and team categories." He emphasized that Olympic participation holds a special place in any athlete's career. "In 1996, table tennis was one of only three sports Qatar competed in - alongside athletics and shooting. By Sydney 2000, Qatar's delegation had grown, with participation in five sports, including swimming and weightlifting. Representing my country on that stage remains one of my proudest moments," he said. Al Hammadi also recounted his participation in seven World Table Tennis Championships, including editions in China (1995), Manchester (1997), Malaysia (2000), Japan (2001), France (2003), Doha (2004), and Germany (2005). "The 2001 championship in Japan stands out for me. It was the first to separate team events from singles and doubles - a major shift in format," he explained. "We were on the verge of breaking into the top 30 globally. We led Chile 2-0 in a key match but couldn't sustain the momentum due to fatigue and time difference. Back then, the format was demanding, with players competing across three categories within 10 days." He also reflected on his victories at the Arab Championships. "My first Arab title came at the Arab Table Tennis Federation Cup in Tunisia in 1995. It placed me among the region's top players. In Jordan 1997, I was under pressure to defend my reputation - and I did, securing a second title," he said. On his decision to retire in 2006, Al Hammadi remarked: "Every career must have an end. Coaches believed I could continue, but I felt I had achieved everything I set out to. I had won regional titles and qualified for two Olympics. Only an Asian or world title eluded me, but those are difficult to attain at an advanced age. I chose to step away on my terms, and my farewell match against Belarusian legend Vladimir Samsonov at Aspire Academy was a fitting close." Al Hammadi concluded by empha sizing the importance of investing in young talent. "Developing champions begins with nurturing talent. If talent is not properly refined and guided, it fades quickly. But with the right support, it can reach the world stage," he said.