News - Table Tennis Australia

Team Australia shine in WTT Youth Contender Bangkok 2026

Table Tennis Australia’s emerging talent continues to make its mark on the international stage, with Australian athletes delivering an excellent medal haul at WTT Youth Contender Bangkok 2026.

Fri 22 May 2026

Ping.Pong.Play: Sporting Schools Grant Applications Open for Term 3 2026

Schools across Australia are encouraged to get involved in Table Tennis Australia’s growing Ping.Pong.Play program, with Sporting Schools grant applications for Term 3 2026 now officially open.

Thu 21 May 2026

Three cheers for Volunteers! National Volunteer Week 2026

Here at Table Tennis Australia, we recognise the incredible contribution of volunteers throughout our sport, and we know that, simply, the sport would be unable to thrive without the tireless hours of volunteers from all over Australia. Whether it be coaching, administrative support, mentoring, or refereeing and umpiring, there are so many areas in which volunteers make an outstanding difference, and we want to celebrate some of those this National Volunteer Week.

Wed 20 May 2026

Table Tennis Australia Announces New President and Vice President

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is pleased to announce the outcome of its recent Board meeting elections, with Steve Knapp appointed as President and William Henzell as Vice President.

Tue 19 May 2026

Gold and silver medals conclude Slovenian tournaments ahead of ITTF World Para Elite Taipei City

Sam Von Einem and Qian Yang concluded two successful tournaments for our National Para Squad in Slovenia, winning gold and silver medals, respectively, at the ITTF World Para Elite Lasko.

Thu 14 May 2026

TTA and Shanghai University of Sport/China Table Tennis College deliver seven-day training camp

Table Tennis Australia are proud to have worked alongside the Shanghai University of Sport/China Table Tennis College to deliver a seven-day training camp for some of our younger athletes from throughout the country.

Thu 14 May 2026

Table Tennis Australia Expands National Hopes Tour for 2026/27

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is excited to announce the expansion of the National Hopes Tour for 2026/27, delivering more opportunities than ever before for Australia’s emerging table tennis talent to develop within a high-performance environment.

Wed 13 May 2026

Table Tennis Australia Hosts 2026 Annual General Meeting

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, May 9, at the Mantra, Melbourne Airport.  The AGM included representatives from all eight of our Member Associations, TTA Directors, some TTA Life Members, TTA Staff, and invited guests.

Wed 13 May 2026

Goulburn Mulwaree Council to support upcoming tournaments in New South Wales

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is excited to announce the support of Goulburn Mulwaree Council for both the 2026 TTA Tour New South Wales and the 2026 TTA National Senior, Youth & Para Championships, with two major national events set to be hosted at Veolia Arena in Goulburn.

Mon 11 May 2026

Recap: World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026

We look back on the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026, which saw memorable moments for both Australia's Men's and Women's Teams at one of the year's biggest tournaments.

Sun 10 May 2026

Progress for National Para Team members at the ITTF World Para Challenger Lasko

Three Australian athletes have continued their progress into the later stages of the ITTF World Para Challenger Lasko, with Sam Von Einem, Qian Yang and Danni Di Toro still on the hunt for medals in Slovenia.

Thu 07 May 2026

Table Tennis Australia Confirms Exemptions for Liu and Lum from 2026 National Senior Championships

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) can confirm that Yangzi Liu and Nicholas Lum will be granted exemptions from playing the 2026 National Senior Championships due to conflicts within the athletes' schedules.

Thu 07 May 2026

TTA Releases April 2026 National Rankings

The Table Tennis Australia (TTA) National Selection Panel is pleased to announce the release of the National Rankings List for April 2026, highlighting the performances of athletes across all categories. This fourth update of 2026 continues the implementation of the new National Rankings System, ensuring a transparent and consistent approach to ranking Australia’s top table tennis talent.

Tue 05 May 2026

Members of Australian National Para Team head to Slovenia for back-to-back tournaments

Members of our Australian National Para Squad have set their sights on Slovenia, as they prepare for back-to-back tournaments in continental Europe. Six Australian athletes will participate in both the ITTF World Para Challenger Lasko and the ITTF World Para Elite Lasko over the next two weeks.

Mon 04 May 2026