It was inspiring to see many first-time participants stepping onto the national stage, gaining valuable experience and proudly representing their region
One of the special things about table tennis is that it truly suits all ages. Whether you are just starting out as a child, competing at the highest level as a teenager, or still chasing medals in your sixties and beyond, the game brings everyone together
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The 2025 New Zealand Open Championships will be remembered as a special one. This year, the spotlight was firmly on the next generation, with 13-year-old Eli Ho making history as the youngest ever Men’s Singles champion, and 19-year-old Hannah Li capturing her second Women’s Singles title. -
Tournaments26/09/2025Family and Friends at the Heart of the ITTF-Oceania Para Table Tennis Championships
Family and Friends at the Heart of the ITTF-Oceania Para Table Tennis Championships -
Table tennis has always been a sport that runs in families, and the opening day of this year’s New Zealand Open Championships showed just how strong that tradition remains. -
Tournaments04/09/2025From AIMS to NZ Hopes and Back Again: Jessie-Rose Bainbridge’s Passion for Table Tennis
For 13-year-old Jessie-Rose Bainbridge from Mt Maunganui Intermediate, the AIMS Games has been more than just a school sports tournament, it has been the spark that ignited her passion for table tennis. -
When table tennis was first introduced to the AIMS Games in 2014, one person was there to guide its growth from the very beginning. -
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