Mixed Doubles pairs are gearing up to secure their spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics as they prepare to compete in the World Mixed Doubles Table Tennis Olympic Qualification tournament on April 11 and 12 in Havirov, Czechia. With 26 teams set to compete for the four available quotas, the competition promises to be intense.
Pairings
A diverse lineup of talented pairs will take to the tables, each determined to secure their spot at the Paris Games. The field promises a thrilling display of skill and strategy from seasoned veterans to rising stars. With only four quotas up for grabs, every match will be fiercely contested. A full list of the 26 pairs can be found below.
The Playing Format
The tournament will feature a unique two-stage format designed to challenge and push each team to their limits. On April 11, the 26 competing teams will be divided into two knockout brackets based on their seedings. The winners of each bracket will secure direct quotas for the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding an extra layer of intensity to the competition.
The remaining 24 pairs will return to the tables on April 12 for another round of intense competition. Seeded based on their performances from the previous day, the teams will be divided into two knockout brackets once again. The winners of these brackets will clinch the remaining two Olympic quotas from the World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualifiers, cementing their places in Paris.
Where to Watch
Table tennis enthusiasts can catch all the action live from Havirov, Czechia, as the world’s top mixed doubles pairs battle it out for their chance at Olympic glory. With the world watching, the stage is set for an unforgettable display of talent and determination.
Watch the action live here.
April 11, Thursday
- Round of 16 and quarter-finals – 7:45 pm UTC onwards
- Semi-finals and final – 1:45 pm UTC onwards
April 12, Friday
- Round of 16 and quarter-finals – 7:45 pm UTC onwards
- Semi-finals and final – 1:45 pm UTC onwards
The 26 pairs set to battle it out in Havirov:
- Alvaro Robles & Maria Xiao (Spain)
- Chun Ting Wong & Hoi Kem Doo (Hong Kong, China)
- Ovidiu Ionescu & Bernadette Szocs (Romania)
- Nandor Ecseki & Dora Madarasz (Hungary)
- Robert Gardos & Sofia Polcanova (Austria)
- Kristian Karlsson & Christina Kallberg (Sweden)
- Luka Mladenovic & Xia Lian Ni (Luxembourg)
- Sathiyan Gnanasekaran & Manika Batra (India)
- Nicolas Burgos & Paulina Vega (Chile)
- Lubomir Pistej & Barbora Balazova (Slovakia)
- Chew Zhe Yu Clarence & Jian Zeng (Singapore)
- Dimitrije Levajac & Izabela Lupulesku (Serbia)
- Ibrahim Gunduz & Sibel Altinkaya (Türkiye)
- Anton Limonov & Solomiya Brateyko (Ukraine)
- Nikhil Kumar & Amy Wang (United States of America)
- John Oyebode & Gaia Monfardini (Italy)
- Phakpoom Sanguansin & Orawan Paranang (Thailand)
- Samuel Kulczycki & Zuzanna Wielgos (Poland)
- Javen Choong & Karen Lyne (Malaysia)
- Georgios Stamatouros & Malamatenia Papadimitriou (Greece)
- Jong Sik Ri & Kum Yong Kim (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
- Jan Valenta & Zdena Blaskova (Czechia)
- Denislav Kodjabashev & Maria Yovkova (Bulgaria)
- Vladislav Ursu & Alexandra Chiriacova (Moldova)
- Jann Mari Nayre & Kheith Cruz (Philippines)
- Heorhi Kunats & Katsiaryna Baravok (Ain – Individual Neutral Athletes)
