Laffeer continues to promote Table Tennis

Leslie Fernando

Mohamed Laffeer is an administrator of high repute, having held various positions in table tennis scene for over 37 years. He continues to be involved in the promotion of table tennis in a big way.

Former St. John’s College, Dematagoda and national player was re-elected President of the Veteran Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka for the seventh time. He is also a Senior Vice President of the Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka.

Laffeer who has represented the national team of Sri Lanka from 1970 to 1974 has plans for the improvement of the game in all provinces, particularly in the schools. He has already begun coaching camps in Gampaha, Kalutara and Kandy.

His aim is promote the game of table tennis amongst Veterans TT, Mercantile, Nationalised Services, State Services and Armed Forces sector. Laffeer has performed creditably and has won several medals participating in over five International Veterans Table Tennis Championships for a couple of years.