Europe Youth Smash - Sweden 2026 was the second table tennis tournament of the WTT Youth Grand Smash series held in 2026 and the second event of this level to be staged in Malmö, Sweden. Europe Youth Smash - Sweden 2026 was organised by the Svenska Bordtennisförbundet (Swedish Table Tennis Association, SBTF) under the auspices of World Table Tennis (WTT) from 14 to 16 August 2026. The prize money for the tournament medallists amounted to $20,000.
The tournament featured four events: Boys' Singles and Girls' Singles in the U15 and U19 age categories.
History of the tournament
World Table Tennis (WTT) has announced a new tier in youth events with the introduction of WTT Youth Grand Smash from 2025 on Singapore Youth Smash-2025. This new tier will stand as the pinnacle of youth table tennis, featuring U15 and U19 Boys' and Girls' Singles competitions. Each event will bring together 32 of the world's top young talents, competing for ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking points and a share of the USD 20,000 prize pool—the highest in youth table tennis.
Born from the success of WTT Youth Star Contender Singapore 2024, WTT Youth Grand Smash events will, where possible, be integrated into WTT Grand Smash event calendar. This placement allows young athletes to compete alongside the world's elite, providing invaluable experience and inspiring the next generation of table tennis enthusiasts.
In addition to offering a premier 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 maximising engagement and opportunities for young players.
"WTT Youth Grand Smash marks a bold step forward in our mission to nurture the future stars of table tennis," said WTT Chief Executive Officer, Steve Dainton. "Through these events, we are offering young players an unparalleled platform to showcase their talent on the world stage. This initiative not only elevates the competitive experience for youth athletes but also ensures that the next generation is inspired and ready to carry the sport forward."
Participants
World Table Tennis (WTT) has announced a new tier in youth events with the introduction of WTT Youth Grand Smash from 2025. This new tier will stand as the pinnacle of youth table tennis, featuring U15 and U19 Boys' and Girls' Singles competitions. Each event will bring together 32 of the world's top young talents, competing for ITTF Table Tennis World Ranking points and a share of the USD 20,000 prize pool—the highest in youth table tennis.
Playing system
The game in all categories was held in two stages.
At the first stage, all participants were divided into 8 groups of 4 participants. The competitions in the groups were held according to the round robin system, then the winner and the player who took second place were qualified for the 2nd stage.
At the second stage, the games in all categories were held according to the playoff system. There were no matches for 3rd place.
The event marks a major evolution for youth table tennis while also bringing a new format to the next generation. Games are played to 7 points in best-of-7 matches, creating quick-fire action throughout. Adding to the excitement, deuce is only played in the deciding game - in all others, the first point after 6-all settles it. This format ensures high intensity from first serve to final point.
Useful Links
Tournament page on the WTT website: Europe Youth Smash - Sweden 2026
Tournament page on the official event website: Europe Youth Smash - Sweden 2026
Tournament playlist on the World Table Tennis YouTube channel: Europe Youth Smash 2026
List of players: Europe Youth Smash - Sweden 2026 - Players
