Delhi will host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 at the Thyagraj Stadium, with players from more than 35 countries expected to participate. Jointly organised by the Delhi government and the Table Tennis Federation of India, the championship will be held from July 27 to August 2.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Delhi has a long legacy of hosting international sporting events and the championship will further strengthen the city’s position on the global sporting map. She said, Delhi government is committed to ensuring world-class infrastructure, seamless arrangements and an excellent sporting environment for players and spectators alike.
Participants from countries like England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Scotland, Wales, Nigeria, Kenya, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago are likely to take part in the tournament. The seven-day championship will feature competitions across multiple categories, with the finals scheduled for August 2.
Mrs Gupta said Thyagraj Stadium will serve as the primary competition and ceremonial venue for the event and added that the championship would showcase the national capital’s hosting capabilities, modern infrastructure and sports culture at the international level. She added that the government is working to strengthen sports infrastructure and promote international events in line with the Vision 2036 Olympics mission.
