News - Table Tennis Australia

Sam von Einem named 2026 Arthur Wilks Para Athlete of the Year

Table Tennis Australia is proud to congratulate Sam von Einem on being named the Arthur Wilks Para Athlete of the Year, recognising an outstanding 2026 season that has seen him return to world number one in the Men’s Class 11 rankings.

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Ping. Pong. Play: 2027 Term 1 Grant Applications now open!

Schools across Australia are invited to bring the fun of table tennis to their students through Table Tennis Australia’s growing Ping.Pong.Play program, with Sporting Schools grant applications for Term 1 2027 now open through the Australian Sports Commission’s website.

Mon 26 Oct 2026

Recap: 2026 National Veterans Championships

Table Tennis Australia’s 2026 National Veterans Championships concluded in Albury, New South Wales, following eight days of competition at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre from 17–24 October.

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Australian Teams Confirmed for 2026 ITTF World Youth Championships

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is pleased to confirm the athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2026 ITTF World Youth Championships, with three Australian teams set to compete in the world’s biggest youth table tennis tournament.

Wed 21 Oct 2026

TTA announces draw for 2026 National Veterans Championships

Table Tennis Australia are pleased to confirm the details of the draw for the 2026 TTA National Veterans Championships, which will take place at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre, East Albury, from 17-24 October.

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Lisa Davis appointed to TTA Board of Directors

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Davis as a TTA Appointed Director, completing the organisation’s full Board contingent of seven Directors.

Wed 14 Oct 2026

2026 Club Capability & Growth Program Now Open

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Club Capability & Growth Program, providing affiliated clubs and associations with access to funding of up to $2,000 per application to strengthen participation, club capability and long-term sustainability.

Fri 09 Oct 2026

TTA to host Staging Camp ahead of 2026 World Para Table Tennis Championships

Next Monday, 12 October, marks the commencement of our four-week Staging Camp in Melbourne in preparation for the 2026 World Para Championships.

Fri 09 Oct 2026

China Training Camp provides valuable high-performance experience for Australian athletes

Table Tennis Australia’s China High-Performance Training Camp has concluded in Beijing, providing a group of Australian athletes and coaches with an incredible and invaluable week of training, development and cultural experiences in one of the world’s leading table tennis environments.

Wed 07 Oct 2026

TTA Releases September 2026 National Rankings

The Table Tennis Australia (TTA) National Selection Panel is pleased to announce the release of the National Rankings List for September 2026, highlighting the performances of athletes across all categories.

Mon 05 Oct 2026

Recap: 2026 TTA National Junior Championships

The TTA National Junior Championships at the South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, Brendale, Queensland, held from 27 September - October 3 provided remarkable performances from Australia’s emerging table tennis talent.

Sat 03 Oct 2026

TTA announces team selection for 2026 ITTF Mixed Team World Cup

Table Tennis Australia is pleased to announce the seven athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2026 ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, China, from 29 November to 6 December.

Thu 01 Oct 2026

Team Events Conclude at 2026 National Junior Championships

After four days of fierce competition in the Team Events at the 2026 National Junior Championships at the South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, medals were presented on Wednesday, 30 September.

Thu 01 Oct 2026

Vacancy: National Performance Coach (Para)

Table Tennis Australia are now welcoming applications for a National Performance Coach (Para), with the successful candidate set to play a key role in our thriving Paralympic Program.

Mon 28 Sep 2026

City of Moreton Bay support both National Junior Championships and National Hopes Tour Queensland

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) is delighted to acknowledge the support of the City of Moreton Bay for the 2026 National Junior Championships, and the 2026/27 National Hopes Tour Queensland.

Thu 24 Sep 2026

One week until Expressions of Interest close for 2026 WTT Youth Contender Ballarat

As we look ahead to the upcoming WTT Youth Contender, taking place in Ballarat, Victoria from November 14-17, TTA can confirm that the final date for Expressions of Interest to participate in the event is Wednesday, September 30.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

Draw announced for 2026 TTA National Junior Championships

Table Tennis Australia are pleased to confirm the details of the draw for the 2026 TTA National Junior Championships, which will take place at the South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, Moreton Bay, from September 27 - October 3.

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Athletes and Coaches to participate in China Training Camp proudly supported by NFACR

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) will bring together a group of high-performance athletes and coaches in Beijing this month for a training camp, proudly supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.

Thu 17 Sep 2026