China Youth Smash 2025 is the third table tennis tournament of the WTT Youth Grand Smash series, held in 2025, and the first tournament of this level to take place in Beijing, China. China Youth Smash 2025 is organized by Chinese Table Tennis Association under the patronage of World Table Tennis (WTT) from October 3 to October 5, 2025. The prize pool for medalists amounts to $20,000.
The tournament will be held in four categories: boys’ and girls’ singles in cadet (U15) and junior (U19) divisions.
Tournament History
World Table Tennis (WTT) announced the introduction of a new category of youth tournaments with the launch of WTT Youth Grand Smash in 2025 at Singapore Youth Smash 2025. This new category will represent the pinnacle of youth table tennis, featuring boys’ and girls’ singles competitions in U15 and U19. Each tournament will gather 32 of the world’s best young talents, competing for ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking points and a share of the $20,000 prize pool — the largest in youth table tennis.
Building on the success of WTT Youth Star Contender Singapore 2024, the WTT Youth Grand Smash events, where possible, will be integrated into the WTT Grand Smash calendar. This will allow young athletes to compete alongside the world’s elite players, providing invaluable experience and inspiring the next generation.
In addition to offering a top-class competitive platform, WTT Youth Grand Smash will serve as a testing ground for innovative playing systems and other elements that could shape the future of WTT. The introduction of these events is part of a broader restructuring of the WTT Youth Series, aimed at maximizing engagement and creating opportunities for young players.
“WTT Youth Grand Smash is a bold step forward in our mission to nurture the stars of tomorrow,” said WTT CEO Steve Dainton. “These events provide young players with a unique platform to showcase their talent on the global stage. This initiative not only enhances their competitive experience but also ensures the next generation is inspired and ready to grow the sport.”
Participants
World Table Tennis (WTT) announced a new level of youth competitions with the introduction of WTT Youth Grand Smash in 2025. This level represents the pinnacle of youth table tennis, featuring U15 and U19 Boys’ and Girls’ Singles. Each event will gather 32 of the world’s best young talents, competing for ITTF ranking points and a share of the $20,000 prize pool.
Playing System
All events will be played in two stages.
In the first stage, all participants will be divided into 8 groups of 4 players. Group matches will be played in a round-robin format, with the winner and runner-up advancing to Stage 2.
In the second stage, knockout matches will be played in all categories. No match will be played for third place.
The event marks an important evolution in youth table tennis and introduces a new format for the next generation. Matches will be played up to 7 points in a best-of-7 format, ensuring fast-paced action throughout. Adding extra thrill, the two-point advantage applies only in the deciding game — in all others, the first point after 6-all wins. This format guarantees high intensity from the first serve to the final point.
Useful Links
Link to the tournament on the WTT website: China Youth Smash 2025
Link to the tournament page on the official website: CHINA YOUTH SMASH 2025
The tournament playlist will be available on the World Table Tennis YouTube channel: World Table Tennis (playlists)
Player list: China Youth Smash 2025 - Players
