WTT Youth Contender Ignites Ballarat 

SMA is proud to partner with Table Tennis Australia and the City Of Ballarat Events Team to secure another dynamic international competition for the city of Ballarat. SMA is excited to be working with City of Ballarat and Table Tennis Australia (TTA) to bring the WTT Youth Contender to Victoria to reinvigorate international table tennis on Australian soil.

As well as the WTT Youth Contender, Ballarat will host the upcoming ITTF-Oceania Championships and the ITTF-Oceania Youth Championships, with the support of City of Ballarat. All three events will be held with the Ballarat Table Tennis Association.  The WTT Youth Contender Ballarat will take place from 14–17 November, with the world’s best junior athletes competing for world ranking points, providing Australian players with invaluable international competition experience.

Table Tennis Australia CEO, Nicole Adamson, said TTA cannot wait to host another international table tennis event in Australia. “Without the incredible support of the City of Ballarat, hosting this event would be a lot more difficult, so we’re extremely grateful for the support from everyone at the City of Ballarat,” she said. “The event gives our younger athletes an opportunity to play international opponents on home soil, which is a chance many of them may not have had before.”  

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves, said she was looking forward to a landmark year for table tennis in Ballarat. “The three events are expected to attract athletes, coaches, officials and supporters both internationally and from across the nation, delivering economic benefits for local businesses,” she said. “This will further cement Ballarat’s reputation as a leading destination for major sporting events. With free entry for spectators, it’s a great opportunity to bring the family along and experience the excitement of elite table tennis firsthand.”