Table tennis player registered despite lifetime ban over sex claims - MOC

Fallout between table tennis association and the Malta Olympic Committee is intensifying

The Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA) allowed a man serving a lifetime ban over sexual misconduct to register as a player this season.

The Malta Olympic Committee (MOC) confirmed that in a statement issued on Monday, as fallout between sports authorities and the MTTA intensified.

In its statement, the MOC said it has documentation confirming that the player’s registration was “processed and accepted”, despite the player being ostensibly banned.

“Such action raises serious questions of governance consistency and safeguarding standards. The integrity of sport, and the protection of athletes – particularly minors – must remain paramount,” it said.

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