Top table tennis stars set for $100,000 prize in Lagos
Top table tennis nations including Japan, Korea Republic, Germany, and France will compete at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos. The event is scheduled for May 19 to 24 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium’s Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall. Players from countries like Denmark, USA, India, Portugal, and host nation Nigeria will battle for a share of the $100,000 prize. According to Adesoji Tayo, the tournament highlights elite table tennis in Africa and showcases Nigeria’s growing influence in global sports.
What we know
- The 2026 WTT Contender Lagos will take place from May 19 to 24 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium’s Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall.
- Top-ranked players from countries including Japan, Korea Republic, Germany, France, and Nigeria will compete.
- The tournament offers a $100,000 prize purse over five days of competition.
- Adesoji Tayo, chairman of the Local Organising Committee, emphasized the event’s prestige and Nigeria’s role in global table tennis.
- The event will feature men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions.
