The 2026 Canadian Table Tennis Championships concluded with an outstanding performance from Ontario athletes, who captured gold medals in four of the five senior finals. The only remaining final also featured Ontario players, who earned a silver medal, highlighting the province’s remarkable strength at the national championships.
The championships also served as the selection event for the Canadian Senior Team that will compete at the 2026 Pan American Championships, scheduled for November 23–29 in Lima, Peru.
Mo Zhang Leads the Way
The most successful athlete of the championships was Mo Zhang, who claimed two national titles in Women’s Singles and Mixed Doubles, partnering with Edward Ly (Quebec).
There was little doubt throughout the tournament about who was the player to beat. On her way to both gold medals, Mo lost just one game in each event, displaying exceptional consistency and control. As the competition progressed, she raised her level even further, producing commanding performances in the semifinals and finals to secure both national championships.
Eugene Wang Back on Top
One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament was the Men’s Singles final between Ontario Eugene Wang and Edward Ly. After dropping the opening game, Eugene relied on his vast experience and composure to take control of the match, winning the next three games by the narrow margins of 12-10, 12-10 and 15-13.
For those who have followed Eugene’s international performances this season, the result came as no surprise. Victories over Belgian and Danish opponents at the World Championships, combined with regular appearances in the highly competitive Major League Table Tennis in the United States and the Chinese Super League, have kept the veteran at an exceptionally high level.
Sunny Zhang Does It Again
Sunny Zhang once again demonstrated her consistency at the highest level of Canadian table tennis, repeating another outstanding performance at the National Championships.
Ontario’s fourth gold medal came in Women’s Doubles, where Sunny teamed up with Ivy Pan (Alberta) to capture the title, dropping only one game throughout the tournament.
She also reached the Women’s Singles final, earning the silver medal for the second consecutive year. By repeating last year’s result, Sunny confirmed that her previous success was no one-time achievement. Once again, only the dominant Mo Zhang stood between her and the national title.
Her ability to consistently perform on the biggest stage has firmly established Sunny among Canada’s top women’s players and a key member of the National Team.
The success of Mo Zhang, Eugene Wang and Sunny Zhang was hardly unexpected. All three represented Canada at recent Continental and World Championships and once again demonstrated why they remain among the country’s elite players.
Jordan Grewal Earns His First Senior National Team Selection
Perhaps the biggest breakthrough came from Jordan Grewal, who secured his first place on Canada’s Senior National Team with a third-place finish.
His path to the semifinals was anything but easy. Jordan opened with a straight-games victory over the always-dangerous Zhongang Li (British Columbia) before surviving two exhausting five-game battles. In the Round of 16, he defeated third seed Laurent Jutras-Vigneault (Quebec), followed by another marathon victory over Sanuka Hearth (Alberta) in the quarterfinals.
Both matches featured dramatic momentum swings, with each player repeatedly taking and surrendering the lead.
Edward Ly proved too strong in the semifinal, but Jordan had already done enough to secure his ticket to Lima.
“Those two matches cost Eugene and me the gold medal in Men’s Doubles,” Jordan admitted. “I was simply not at my best anymore and was running on empty. The final was at the end of the day, and it was one match too many for me at that moment.”
Despite the disappointment in doubles, Jordan focused on the much bigger achievement.
“I am glad that after making the Junior National Team several years ago, I have now earned my place on the Senior National Team. It is a great honour and a reward for my patient recovery after knee surgery, and also for changing my mental approach to the game.”
He was quick to acknowledge the people who helped him reach this milestone.
“My coaches Eugene Wang and Hongtao Chen helped me tremendously on my journey to the National Team.”
Jordan is already looking ahead.
“I want to prepare as well as possible for Lima, and I hope to play at least one more international event before the Pan American Championships.”
Olivia Wang Makes History
The other major story of the championships belonged to Olivia Wang.
Although widely regarded as one of Canada’s brightest young prospects, few expected the 12-year-old to earn a place on the Senior National Team. The bronze medallist from the recent World Hopes Week delivered a remarkable performance against one of the toughest possible draws.
Olivia defeated third seed Ivy Pan (Alberta) and sixth seed Jiayi Nie (Ontario) in straight games before taking a game from Sunny Zhang in the semifinals. In the bronze medal match, she pushed Katherine Morin (Quebec) to five games before ultimately earning the final National Team berth.
Her unique playing style, built around long pips on the backhand, outstanding timing, and an exceptional ability to balance risk and consistency, troubled even Canada’s most experienced players.
“I am happy. I played well. Now I need to make the Under-15 National Team too. It won’t be easy because there are many good players in my age group, but I have confidence.”
She also highlighted the role of her family.
“I practice with my sister a lot. My family is my biggest support.”
With Ontario athletes winning four national titles and earning five places on Canada’s Senior National Team, the province once again confirmed its position as the driving force of Canadian table tennis.
The established stars delivered as expected, while the emergence of Jordan Grewal and the extraordinary breakthrough of 12-year-old Olivia Wang added exciting new chapters to Ontario’s continued success.