The Bahrain Table Tennis Association decided to withdraw after close consultation with the ITTF, prioritising the safety and well-being of all athletes, officials, and delegations participating in the event due to the war in West Asia. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
ITTF President Petra Sorling welcomed the announcement, saying, \u201cWe are grateful to Bahrain for their understanding and their commitment to putting the welfare of our athletes first. We have every confidence that Turkiye will deliver an outstanding event, and we look forward to seeing the next generation of champions compete on this historic stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The event, which brings together the world\u2019s best junior talent across Under-19 and Under-15 categories, will mark the first ITTF world title event ever staged in Turkiye. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
ITTF President Petra Sorling welcomed the announcement, saying, \u201cWe are grateful to Bahrain for their understanding and their commitment to putting the welfare of our athletes first. We have every confidence that Turkiye will deliver an outstanding event, and we look forward to seeing the next generation of champions compete on this historic stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHosting the ITTF World Youth Championships is a significant step forward for the Turkiye Table Tennis Federation and a reflection of our continued commitment to growing the game across T\u00fcrkiye. We have been working hard to develop the sport at every level, and welcoming the world\u2019s best young players to our country is exactly the kind of moment that inspires the next generation. We look forward to putting on an event that T\u00fcrkiye can be truly proud of,\" Kerim Koc, president, Turkiye Table Tennis Federation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n