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53rd WMTS Congress and Championships, Budapest, Hungary, July 27-August 2, 2024 52nd WMTS Congress and World Tennis Championships - Jurmala, Latvia, July 22-28, 2023 51st WMTS Congress and World Tennis Championships - Orlando, Florida, USA, October 22-28, 2022 RESULTS INFORMATION(file info.docx) President's Letter 2024 ENDINGS. BEGINNINGS. CHANGE. You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours... Dear WMTS Members and Friends, The 53rd Congress and Championships of the WMTS have just come to an end in Budapest. The end of one story is the beginning of a new one. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the organisers and all those who contributed to the excellent event. Thank you words go to Mr Akos Pethes, who undoubtedly lent his name and influence to make the event a success. Thanks for the attention, for the opportunities he provided not only to compete on the courts, but also to get to know the special Hungarian culture that enriched every single participant. It's not only the visible people who make the event the success it is. The meticulous work down to the smallest detail is mostly carried out by the "invisible" people, without whom there would be no success at all. My sincere thank you goes to the "invisible" Mr Egils Valeinis, a tireless and hard-working member of the WMTS executive committee. Thanks to him we enjoyed the smoothness and lightness of being. Mrs Joanna Szafranek and all the WMTS Presidents before her, deserve the biggest thanks as well. These people have ensured the existence of the WMTS for 53 years! I exercise my right to present the list of the 2024-2026 Executive Committee: President Remigijus Zaliunas, M.D., Lithuania; President-Elect Akos Pethes, M.D., Hungary; Vice-President Magdalena Aabel, M.D., Norway, Immed.Past President Joanna Szafranek, M.D., Poland and Exec. Secretary/Treasurer Egils Valeinis, M.D., Latvia. As the new President of WMTS, I would like to point out that our organization has 40 member countries. However, we haven't seen representatives from some of these countries at the championships for decades, nor have we had any contact with the elected representatives. This situation needs to be changed. May I kindly ask all Delegates to promote the 54th WMTS Congress and Championship in Poland and motivate all the physicians to participate and send us the confirmation of their availability and presence so that we can plan and prepare the event most properly. This most exciting event gives everybody a unique opportunity to meet the colleagues from around the globe and to create the outstanding spirit of commitment to sport together. These are the moments we are going to remember. Please charm the event with your presence. I am looking forward to seeing you in Poland! most sincerely, Remigijus Zaliunas, M.D. President's Report 2023 Another year of our association's activity is coming to an end. Time to summarize it. The most important event that took place relatively recently was WMTS in Jurmala, Latvia. We still feel the atmosphere of that event competition in the spirit of fair play, according to which striving to win does not make players enemies, but partners in the game. The meeting will remain in our memory for a long time. I also take this opportunity to thank the organizers of the championship once again, especially our irreplaceable Egils Valeinis, his beautiful wife Lauma and his wonderful children for their excellent preparation and creating satisfactory conditions for the reception of all arriving competitors. The championship was held for the 52nd time. It is a source of pride for all of us, current and previous members of the association, to whom I would also like to express gratitude a posteriori for building a tradition that we are obliged to continue. Unfortunately, at the meeting of presidents representing various countries, where the next organizer of the championship was elected, due to different voting rules, the Turkish team have left our group. We hope that they will consider their decision more deeply and return to our group. Next year there will be the 53rd WMT Championship. The event, after correctly conducted voting, will take place in Budapest, Hungary. Its organizer will be Vice President, Dr. Akos Pethes. By emphasizing the value of the cooperation, mutual kindness and assistance that has accompanied us so far, I am sure that nothing will change in this respect Relationships between members are valuable to all of us, for whom participation in the association's activities is not an obligation, but a sports challenge combined with real pleasure. Wishing everyone a good year, I would also like to convey to all of you the wishes of true satisfaction from your medical profession, strength and meeting in the same or larger group next year. Sincerely, Joanna Szafranek, President's Report 2022 The time has come to pass the torch to the next President, Joanna Szafranek from Poland. Her infectious smile and warm personality will be an asset to our organization. With the help of our Executive Board, she will have no problem navigating this new role with confidence and continue to ensure the integrity of our organization. We continue to need you, our members to promote our organization to your colleagues. Hats off to Dr. Swanit Deshpande from India who is eager to promote our organization through social media platforms. It was such a pleasure to meet him and see his enthusiasm for our organization. I look forward to meeting his colleagues and the next generation of tennis loving physicians and dentists. For those of you who were unable to attend this year's meeting, you were definitely missed. Enjoy the pictures that can be viewed on our website. Please continue to promote our organization to your colleagues. Our next meeting is scheduled for July 22-28, 2023 in Jurmala, Latvia. I am told they have a brand new tennis facility. Thank you Dr. Egils Valeinis for offering to host next year's meeting. We look forward to more fun times. Sincerely, Bonnie Sidoff Dear WMTS members, As we hopefully are exiting this pandemic, we are facing yet again another crisis. I am in shock as I watch the unfolding of the Ukrainian situation. I applaud all the humanitarian efforts that the world is offering. Thank you Poland and Germany for offering their homes to the displaced Ukrainian families. It warms my heart to see the good in people. I have nothing but contempt for bullies like Putin and others like him. The world and WMTS stands with Ukraine. I hope for cooler, more rational leaders to come forward and neutralize this toxic bully without escalating this situation. WMTS supports the Ukrainian people during these trying times. It is our duty as a world organization to respect the sovereignty of all nations. With deepest regards to all nations,
Welcome Welcome to the World Medical Tennis Society's website. If you are a tennis-playing medical doctor, from anywhere in the world, please read on. If you know of tennis-playing medical doctors, then please call this website to their attention. This site has been developed to promote the WMTS. We want to gain new members. We want to impress physicians of the long, successful history of the organization, so they will attend our meetings and compete with us. There are 4 main aspects of a WMTS meeting: 1) physical fitness through tennis, 2) great camaraderie among players, 3) scientific sessions that meet most governments' requirements, and 4) travel to many places in the world. "It doesn't get any better than that!" Sign up! We'd like to meet you. Sincerely, |
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53rd WMTS Congress and Championships, Budapest, Hungary, July 27-August 2, 2024 52nd WMTS Congress and World Tennis Championships - Jurmala, Latvia, July 22-28, 2023 51st WMTS Congress and World Tennis Championships - Orlando, Florida, USA, October 22-28, 2022 RESULTS INFORMATION(file info.docx) President's Letter 2024 ENDINGS. BEGINNINGS. CHANGE. You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours... Dear WMTS Members and Friends, The 53rd Congress and Championships of the WMTS have just come to an end in Budapest. The end of one story is the beginning of a new one. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the organisers and all those who contributed to the excellent event. Thank you words go to Mr Akos Pethes, who undoubtedly lent his name and influence to make the event a success. Thanks for the attention, for the opportunities he provided not only to compete on the courts, but also to get to know the special Hungarian culture that enriched every single participant. It's not only the visible people who make the event the success it is. The meticulous work down to the smallest detail is mostly carried out by the "invisible" people, without whom there would be no success at all. My sincere thank you goes to the "invisible" Mr Egils Valeinis, a tireless and hard-working member of the WMTS executive committee. Thanks to him we enjoyed the smoothness and lightness of being. Mrs Joanna Szafranek and all the WMTS Presidents before her, deserve the biggest thanks as well. These people have ensured the existence of the WMTS for 53 years! I exercise my right to present the list of the 2024-2026 Executive Committee: President Remigijus Zaliunas, M.D., Lithuania; President-Elect Akos Pethes, M.D., Hungary; Vice-President Magdalena Aabel, M.D., Norway, Immed.Past President Joanna Szafranek, M.D., Poland and Exec. Secretary/Treasurer Egils Valeinis, M.D., Latvia. As the new President of WMTS, I would like to point out that our organization has 40 member countries. However, we haven't seen representatives from some of these countries at the championships for decades, nor have we had any contact with the elected representatives. This situation needs to be changed. May I kindly ask all Delegates to promote the 54th WMTS Congress and Championship in Poland and motivate all the physicians to participate and send us the confirmation of their availability and presence so that we can plan and prepare the event most properly. This most exciting event gives everybody a unique opportunity to meet the colleagues from around the globe and to create the outstanding spirit of commitment to sport together. These are the moments we are going to remember. Please charm the event with your presence. I am looking forward to seeing you in Poland! most sincerely, Remigijus Zaliunas, M.D. President's Report 2023 Another year of our association's activity is coming to an end. Time to summarize it. The most important event that took place relatively recently was WMTS in Jurmala, Latvia. We still feel the atmosphere of that event competition in the spirit of fair play, according to which striving to win does not make players enemies, but partners in the game. The meeting will remain in our memory for a long time. I also take this opportunity to thank the organizers of the championship once again, especially our irreplaceable Egils Valeinis, his beautiful wife Lauma and his wonderful children for their excellent preparation and creating satisfactory conditions for the reception of all arriving competitors. The championship was held for the 52nd time. It is a source of pride for all of us, current and previous members of the association, to whom I would also like to express gratitude a posteriori for building a tradition that we are obliged to continue. Unfortunately, at the meeting of presidents representing various countries, where the next organizer of the championship was elected, due to different voting rules, the Turkish team have left our group. We hope that they will consider their decision more deeply and return to our group. Next year there will be the 53rd WMT Championship. The event, after correctly conducted voting, will take place in Budapest, Hungary. Its organizer will be Vice President, Dr. Akos Pethes. By emphasizing the value of the cooperation, mutual kindness and assistance that has accompanied us so far, I am sure that nothing will change in this respect Relationships between members are valuable to all of us, for whom participation in the association's activities is not an obligation, but a sports challenge combined with real pleasure. Wishing everyone a good year, I would also like to convey to all of you the wishes of true satisfaction from your medical profession, strength and meeting in the same or larger group next year. Sincerely, Joanna Szafranek, President's Report 2022 The time has come to pass the torch to the next President, Joanna Szafranek from Poland. Her infectious smile and warm personality will be an asset to our organization. With the help of our Executive Board, she will have no problem navigating this new role with confidence and continue to ensure the integrity of our organization. We continue to need you, our members to promote our organization to your colleagues. Hats off to Dr. Swanit Deshpande from India who is eager to promote our organization through social media platforms. It was such a pleasure to meet him and see his enthusiasm for our organization. I look forward to meeting his colleagues and the next generation of tennis loving physicians and dentists. For those of you who were unable to attend this year's meeting, you were definitely missed. Enjoy the pictures that can be viewed on our website. Please continue to promote our organization to your colleagues. Our next meeting is scheduled for July 22-28, 2023 in Jurmala, Latvia. I am told they have a brand new tennis facility. Thank you Dr. Egils Valeinis for offering to host next year's meeting. We look forward to more fun times. Sincerely, Bonnie Sidoff Dear WMTS members, As we hopefully are exiting this pandemic, we are facing yet again another crisis. I am in shock as I watch the unfolding of the Ukrainian situation. I applaud all the humanitarian efforts that the world is offering. Thank you Poland and Germany for offering their homes to the displaced Ukrainian families. It warms my heart to see the good in people. I have nothing but contempt for bullies like Putin and others like him. The world and WMTS stands with Ukraine. I hope for cooler, more rational leaders to come forward and neutralize this toxic bully without escalating this situation. WMTS supports the Ukrainian people during these trying times. It is our duty as a world organization to respect the sovereignty of all nations. With deepest regards to all nations,
Welcome Welcome to the World Medical Tennis Society's website. If you are a tennis-playing medical doctor, from anywhere in the world, please read on. If you know of tennis-playing medical doctors, then please call this website to their attention. This site has been developed to promote the WMTS. We want to gain new members. We want to impress physicians of the long, successful history of the organization, so they will attend our meetings and compete with us. There are 4 main aspects of a WMTS meeting: 1) physical fitness through tennis, 2) great camaraderie among players, 3) scientific sessions that meet most governments' requirements, and 4) travel to many places in the world. "It doesn't get any better than that!" Sign up! We'd like to meet you. Sincerely, |
Excerpts from Dr. Stanley McCampbell's, "My Memoirs of The World Medical Tennis Society," written in 1991. "To me it has been a great honor to know and enjoy the friendship of doctors from around the world. It has been the most exciting experience of my life. Doctors... can be assured that if they travel thousands of miles to meetings, they will be certain of a warm welcome, well-organized tournaments and scientific sessions, and a grand, good time. It is an opportunity, unequalled, as far as I know, of enjoying the friendship of interesting, fun loving, sportsman-like doctors who will be friends for life. I would certainly like to do it all over again." |
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