The road to London is set. Following intense selection tournaments held across the country, Table Tennis Canada has officially confirmed the rosters for the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships, taking place from April 28 to May 10. This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the Centenary Celebration, commemorating the founding of the ITTF in 1926.
Men’s Team: Quebec Dominates in Montreal
The final selection battles took place at Club TT Prestige in Montreal (January 17–18), where Quebec players put on a masterclass to claim the remaining spots.
In a family showdown, Siméon Martin (QC) defeated his brother Mattéo 3–0 to reach the final phase. Meanwhile, Laurent Vigneault-Jutras (QC) staged a spectacular comeback against BC’s Jonathan Li, winning 3–2 after trailing by two games. Siméon Martin eventually took the top spot of the weekend by defeating Vigneault-Jutras 3–1.
The Men’s Squad:
- Eugene Wang (ON)
- Edward Ly (QC)
- Siméon Martin (QC)
- Laurent Vigneault-Jutras (QC)
- Alternates: Mattéo Martin (QC), Jonathan Li (BC)
Women’s Team: A Major Upset in Burnaby
The tournament in British Columbia was defined by the meteoric rise of Ivy Pan (AB). Starting from the very first preliminary phase, the junior player defied the odds to fight her way into the final.
While Katherine Morin (QC) showed veteran composure to win a 3–2 thriller against Olivia Huang and eventually win the tournament final against Pan, the story of the weekend was Pan’s upset victory over the higher-ranked Ivy Liao.
The Women’s Squad:
- Mo Zhang (ON)
- Sunny Zhang (ON)
- Katherine Morin (QC)
- Ivy Pan (AB)
- Alternates: Ivy Liao (BC), Olivia Huang (BC)
Reference
- Table Tennis Canada – 2026 World Championships Team Completed
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