Kuwait Table Tennis Association opens the door for limited professional participation
Among the most notable changes is the introduction of a doubles tournament across all association competitions, along with a restriction allowing only one professional player per team in the Federation Cup for general age categories during the 2025-2026 season.
Chairman Al-Otaibi extended his gratitude to all clubs that supported the proposed technical updates. "These amendments reflect the Board's responsibility for the future of Kuwaiti table tennis and our commitment to the national teams' long-term development,' he said. 'They are the result of a thorough technical and administrative study aimed at expanding the talent pool for future national team selection.'
Looking ahead, Al-Otaibi revealed that a new age category (Under-11) will be introduced starting from the 2026-2027 season, allowing clubs ample time to prepare. He added that participation in the Buds and Cubs divisions (Under-11 and Under-13) for the upcoming season will be limited to Kuwaiti and GCC players only, ensuring fair competition and encouraging regional development.
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