GTTA to Kickstart the Year with Sheroes Tournament
The Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) will kickstart the year on a powerful note as the curtain rises on the Sheroes Tournament, scheduled for 7th February 2026. More than just a date on the calendar, this event stands as a statement — a renewed commitment to the growth, visibility, and future 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 selection yet to be concluded, the Sheroes Tournament has been positioned as a key national convergence for female players. It provides a unified platform for players to assess themselves competitively, while giving the technical team the opportunity to observe, evaluate, and make informed decisions within a structured and competitive environment.
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 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." Charles Tachie-Menson
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." Charles Tachie-Menson
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.
