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That's why I think, that the proposition may and even schould come from the German Federation (DTTB). Of course, if they are willing to listen to the majority of players.
I also think, that the situation in Germany is not quite different from situations in other countries. If so, the proposition would be adopted by the necessary majority at AGM.
I hope also, that you would accept such a democratic decision and not resign.
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First, I really doubt that the DTTB would make such a proposition. I could understand the low-friction proposition for many reasons. But for heaven's sake, we have top players in the world using pimples. Even if the DTTB made such a proposition, which I never think they would, I personally believe that it would never pass at an AGM. It would need more than 75% of the national associations voting. Perhaps the DTTB could have such a rule nationally only, but again, I doubt it very much. Usually the DTTB are very good about the propositions they make. Usually they also discuss with me and other EC members, as well as with other associations about their ideas. I have never heard anything about banning ALL pimples.
Now regarding your point about resignation. Of course if such a proposition is passed I would accept the majority vote. But also I would realize that I am Presiding on a federation that has lost its reason, so yes, I would resign. Since my presence at the ITTF, there have been many decisions made that I agreed with and some that I did not agree with. But all decisions were made democratically and even those decision that I personally did not like, I was willing to defend and implement. But on fundamental issues such as health, fairness, equal opportunities, race, the fabric of our game, etc., I would have trouble with my conscience to remain involved. However, I do not see a ban on ALL pimples in my time as president.