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2026 Junior Table Tennis Finals Crown 12 Champions in Kaohsiung

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 Junior Table Tennis Elite Prize final concluded in Kaohsiung after four days of competition, with 12 age-group champions crowned.
  • Over 570 players from 10 countries participated in the event, which featured singles matches across 12 boys' and girls' age categories from 9 to 15 years old.
  • Notable champions included Singaporean players in the boys' U9 category, Japanese players in the boys' U10 and U12 categories, and Taiwanese talents Lin Zije (boys' U15) and Hong Yichang (girls' U15).

The 2026 Junior Table Tennis Elite Prize final brought intense competition to Kaohsiung, culminating in the crowning of 12 champions across various age groups. The event, held over four days, saw over 570 young athletes from 10 nations battle it out in singles matches played under a best-of-five games, single-elimination format.

The tournament, supported by sponsors like Xin Baba Business, Zhen Guo Construction, and San Fa Real Estate, aimed to honor the players' dedication and provide a significant experience for their future endeavors. Huang Fuyuan, president of the Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association, congratulated the athletes and expressed gratitude for the sponsorship, hoping for an even smoother event next year.

International talent was on display, with Singaporean players securing both the first and second places in the boys' under-9 category. Japan emerged victorious in the boys' under-10 and under-12 divisions. Taiwan celebrated its own rising stars, with Hong Yichang of Kaohsiung Gushan Junior High School claiming the girls' under-15 title and Lin Zije, a promising player from Taipei Zhishan Junior High School, winning the boys' under-15 championship.

Congratulations to the players for their hard-earned glory. We also thank Xin Baba Business, Zhen Guo Construction, and San Fa Real Estate for their sponsorship. We hope this experience becomes a strong support for the players' future, and we look forward to an even smoother competition next year.

โ€” Huang FuyuanThe president of the Chinese Taipei Table Tennis Association congratulated the athletes and thanked the sponsors.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.