Archive · 2 Jan 2026
WTT Youth Contender and Feeder Series 2026 in Vadodara
India is hosting two big table tennis events in Vadodara: the WTT Youth Contender for young players and the WTT Feeder Series for more experienced players.
The Youth Contender will have players from four countries competing in different age groups from January 2 to 5.
The Feeder Series, from January 7 to 11, will include players from ten countries.
Some famous Indian players like Divyanshi Bhowmick and Syndrela Das will be playing.
The events are important because they help Indian players get better rankings and prepare for big tournaments like the Olympics.
The Table Tennis Association of Baroda is proud to host these events, showing that Vadodara is becoming a hub for table tennis in India.
WTT Youth Contender 2026 and WTT Feeder Series 2026 will be held in Vadodara, India from January 2–11, 2026.
The Youth Contender will feature 226 players from four countries in age categories U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19.
The Feeder Series will include 108 players from ten countries, with notable participants like World No. 75 Park Gahyeon and World No. 78 Yoo Yrein from Korea.
Indian players Divyanshi Bhowmick and Syndrela Das will compete in both events, aiming to defend their titles and improve their rankings.
The events are significant for Indian players as they provide a cost-effective opportunity to earn international rankings and gain home advantage.
- Who
- Table tennis players from 10 countries, including India, Korea, and Saudi Arabia
- What
- WTT Youth Contender 2026 and WTT Feeder Series 2026
- When
- January 2–11, 2026
- Where
- Sama Indoor Sports Complex, Vadodara, India
- Why
- To boost India's reputation as a major table tennis destination and provide a platform for players to earn international rankings
- Event Dates
- January 2–11, 2026
- Venue
- Sama Indoor Sports Complex, Vadodara
- Youth Contender Players
- 226 from 4 countries
- Feeder Series Players
- 108 from 10 countries
- Notable Indian Players
- Divyanshi Bhowmick, Syndrela Das, Manush Shah, Ayhika Mukherjee
