At 40 years old, Canadian table tennis veteran Eugene Wang is not slowing down. Already a four-time Olympian, Wang has publicly set his sights on qualifying for what would be his fifth Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028.
A pillar of Canadian table tennis for more than two decades, Wang continues to compete at the highest level. His excellence was recently recognized by Table Tennis Canada, which named him the 2025 Athlete of the Year—a testament to his leadership and his role as the #1 ranked player in the country.
Longevity and Leadership
Based in Aurora, Ontario, Wang balances a rigorous training schedule with his role as a coach and founder of the True North Table Tennis Club in Scarborough. His pursuit of LA 2028 is about more than just personal records; it is a masterclass in longevity and discipline.
“If I make it, it will be my fifth,” Wang shared in a recent interview with Newmarket Today. “It requires a lot of reaction and coordination… it requires a lot of daily training to build up the habits.” For the Canadian table tennis community, Eugene’s journey is a powerful reminder that with intelligent preparation and mental resilience, the elite window can stay open far longer than most expect.
Reference
Newmarket Today (February 5, 2026) – Aurora table tennis athlete has eye on fifth Olympics
Table Tennis Canada (2025) – Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Award Recipients
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