By Theophilus Sampah
Ghana’s senior national women’s table tennis team, the Black Loopers, have discovered their opponents for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026, following the release of the Stage 1B draw.
Ghana has been placed in Group 14, where the Black Loopers will face Puerto Rico, Austria, and Angola in what promises to be a competitive group at the global showpiece scheduled for London.
The draw sets the stage for exciting encounters as Ghana prepares to test its strength against teams from Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Austria brings European pedigree and experience, Puerto Rico offers a growing presence on the international scene, while Angola represents a familiar African rivalry.
The ITTF World Team Championships Finals is one of the most prestigious events on the international table tennis calendar, bringing together the world’s best national teams to compete for global honours. Ghana’s qualification and presence at the tournament highlights the steady progress of table tennis in the country, particularly in the women’s game.
As preparations intensify, the Black Loopers will be aiming to make a strong impression in the group stage and advance to the knockout rounds, carrying the hopes of the nation onto the world stage in London 2026.
