The Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is set to kick off the 2026 Sheroes Tournament, dubbed the “Ladies Can Loop Championship,” on February 7, 2026, at the D G Hathiramani Hall, Accra Sports Stadium.
More than just another date on the sporting calendar, the tournament represents a strong statement of intent — a renewed commitment to the growth, visibility, and long-term development of female table tennis in Ghana.
With Ghana’s female national team having qualified for the World Team Championships Finals in London this April, and final team selections yet to be concluded, the Sheroes Tournament has been strategically positioned as a key national convergence for female players.
The competition will provide a unified platform for athletes to test themselves in a high-level competitive setting, while also offering the technical team a structured environment to observe, assess performances, and make informed selection decisions.
The importance of this internal competitive process is further underscored by the calibre of opposition awaiting Ghana in London.
Across the championship draw, teams are spread into highly competitive groups featuring established forces from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
Traditional powerhouses such as Hong Kong, China, Brazil, India, Sweden, Poland, and the United States headline a field that also includes rising African contingents and experienced sides from Latin America and Europe.
Ghana has been drawn alongside Puerto Rico, Austria, and Angola — a group that promises intensity, and no margin for complacency.
Reacting to the draw, Technical Director of the GTTA, Charles Tachie-Menson said, “Our group is not an easy one, but table tennis can spring surprises. We just need to urge and psych the players to face any opponent, regardless of names. We don’t just want to go and participate; we want to do well.”
On the preparation of the Black Loopers for the championship, he added, “We have a well-laid-out preparational plan. We will be taking the players to China for a training tour to ensure they are in peak shape for the championship.”
Though the Sheroes tournament represents competition, it equally represents visibility, belief, and continuity.
As the first major event of the year, the Sheroes Tournament sets the tone for what lies ahead.
It is a call to action for female players across the country to step up their training, sharpen their skills, and push for selection into the national team for the World Championships.
It is also an invitation to parents, schools, administrators, and stakeholders to rally behind the girls who dare to dream through table tennis. On the tables come February 7, passion will meet purpose. Every rally will echo resilience.
Every point will tell a story and every participant will be reminded that she belongs — not on the margins, but at the very heart of the game.
The writer is a member of the Ghana Table Tennis Association Media Team
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