The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) has decided to move the
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) - European Olympic
Qualification Tournament from Istanbul in Turkey to Halmstaf in Sweden.
The ITTF have said this is in light of the recent attacks in Turkey.
The qualification was due to take place from the 6th-10th April 2016 but will take place from the 12th-16th April instead.
ETTU President, Mr. Ronald KRAMER said: “It is with great reluctance
that the ETTU Executive Board – in full cooperation with the ITTF – had
to take this action.
"But under the current circumstances in Istanbul, many of the
European member associations, players, coaches and others have informed
us of their great concern in this period of time to travel to Istanbul."
"ETTU understands these concerns and also holds the opinion that from
a human point of view it may even be unfair to ask our Turkish
colleagues to continue preparing the event.”
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