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Table Tennis Australia Announces 2026 National Para Table Tennis Squad
Published Wed 08 Oct 2025
Together with the National Selection Panel we are proud to unveil the 2026 National Para Table Tennis Squad – a dynamic group of athletes set to lead Australia into the next chapter of international para table tennis success.In accordance with the TTA National Squad Selection Policy, the National Selection Panel retains the right to add or remove athletes from the Squad at any time.
Congratulations to:
| Males | Class | Females | Class |
| Sam von Einem (SA) | 11 | Qian Yang (VIC) |
10 |
| Lin Ma (VIC) | 9 | Lina Lei (VIC) |
9 |
| Ian Kim (NSW) | 9 | Jodi Elkington-Jones (ACT) | 7 |
| Lucas Milsom (SA) | 9 | Danni Di Toro (VIC) | 4 |
| Nathan Pellissier (VIC) | 8 | ||
| Lenny Properjohn (WA) | 6 | ||
| Yaser Hussaini (ACT) | 6 | ||
| Jimmy Huo (NSW) | 5 | ||
| Chris Addis (VIC) | 4 | ||
| Jessy Chen (NSW) | 3 | ||
| Evgeny Savinov (VIC) | 1 | ||
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Additions: |
Additions: N/A Removals: N/A |
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All selections take effect from 1 January 2026.
“We’re incredibly proud to announce the 2026 National Para Squad, which represents the strength, determination and talent across our para table tennis community. This group of athletes continues to inspire and set high standards, both nationally and internationally. We’re also excited to see new talent emerging as we head toward a new Paralympic cycle. Congratulations to all those selected and thank you to both Trevor and Jake, who have contributed significantly to the program over many years,” said Ms Sue Stevenson, GM National Paralympic Program.
TTA is currently working closely with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to finalise the athlete categorisation process for 2026. Once AIS approval is secured, all athletes will be notified of their categorisation status.
Selections for the 2026 National Para Development Squad will take place immediately following the 2025 National Para Development Camp in November. A formal announcement will follow shortly thereafter.
Para Classification System – Class Overview
- Classes 1–5 – Athletes competing in a wheelchair. A higher-class number indicates a greater range of movement.
- Classes 6–10 – Standing athletes. A higher-class number also indicates a greater range of movement.
- Class 11 – Athletes with an intellectual impairment.
TTA congratulates all athletes on their selection and looks forward to a strong year of preparation and competition as the team builds toward LA2028 and future international success.
For full details and to read the national selection panel announcement click here
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For all media enquiries, please contact:
Maree DeGeorge
Communications Specialist
Table Tennis Australia
Email: comms@tabletennis.org.au
