Its concern after a significant reduction in regular grant is expressed by the Federation of Table Tennis

Of the 315,279 euros of 2024 EFOEA This year will receive € 240,695 from the state as a grant and in an urgent document to its member unions stresses that the reduction of almost 20% “has been obtained without sufficient justification or prior consultation and poses serious obstacles to the proper functioning of the Federation and makes it difficult for our federation.

The Board of Directors of the Federation issued a statement, which includes the informative mails, a comparison in the funding of sports federations for 2024 and 2025 and another table with EFOEA grants. Since 2003, where the dramatic decline has clearly shown.

It is noted that from 2022 onwards, in addition to the regular subsidy, there is also a boost from betting taxation, which, however, is also reduced each year for table tennis … This year, 72,382 euros will be given from the previous year’s 75.068, while in 2022 the beginning was made by how much it was 150,000.

The comparative table of two years with the other federations include data, such as total funding, the difference up or down one year to the other, the number of clubs, the sports potential (based on e-kouros and the digital recording of sport) and participation in the Olympics 2024. Among the Olympic sports, EFOEA He is aware of the third decline this year.

In his document to the clubs, the BoD stresses that “he is calling for the State to review the decision and strengthen the funding to ensure the continuation of our efforts to develop the sport”.

The announcement to all EFOPA member clubs:

‘Dear partners,

We are saddened and concerned we inform you that the state subsidy to our Federation for this year has suffered a significant decrease compared to previous years. This decision, which has been taken without sufficient justification or prior consultation, puts serious obstacles to the proper functioning of the Federation and makes it difficult to implement our racing and development program. At the same time, it directly affects support for our clubs, athletes and national teams.

The administration of the Federation immediately calls for a review of the decision and enhancing funding to ensure the continuation of our efforts to develop the sport. We seek your support and coalition in this difficult time. We are at your disposal for every clarification and call on all unions to remain active and united in our common purpose. “