About Thomas Weikert
Born 1961. Thomas Weikert is a German table tennis player, functionary and jurist.
Thomas Weikert (born 24 March 1953) is a German sports official. Born in Hadamar, he was the president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) from 31 May 2017 to October 2021, when Petra Sörling took the office. Formerly the Deputy President, Thomas Weikert became President in 2014 when Adham Sharara, who had held the office since 1999, assumed the role of Chair and Honorary President of the International Table Tennis Federation. As ITTF President, he is also the ex officio member and President of the Governing Board of ITTF Foundation.
Since 2021, he is President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation.
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Who is Thomas Weikert?
German table tennis player
When was Thomas Weikert born?
Thomas Weikert was born on 15 November 1961 in Hadamar.
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Thomas Weikert is a table tennis player, functionary and jurist.
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Thomas Weikert is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Weikert. https://biography.guide/thomas-weikert/
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