Singapore Youth Smash-2026 (also known by its title sponsor name as Singapore Youth Smash 2026 Presented by Resorts World Sentosa) was the first table tennis tournament of the
WTT Youth Grand Smash series held in 2026 and the second event of this level staged in Singapore, Singapore.
Singapore Youth Smash 2026 was organized by
Sport Singapore (a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore) and the
Singapore Table Tennis Association under the auspices of
World Table Tennis (WTT) from 26 February to 1 March 2026. The total prize money allocated to medalists amounted to $20,000.
The tournament featured four events: Boys’ and Girls’ Singles in the Cadet (U15) and Junior (U19) 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."
The first champions of the
Singapore Youth Smash tournament in 2025 were Chang Yu-An from Chinese Taipei in the Boys’ category and Zong Geman from China in the Girls’ category for Juniors (U19), as well as Lee Seungsoo from South Korea in the Boys’ Cadet category and Zhu Qihui from China in the Girls’ Cadet category (U15).
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.
Host Wildcards – Singles:
- 2 players in each singles subevent.
Player entry restriction:
- each player may enter a maximum of 2 singles subevent (Junior and Cadet categories, subject to age eligibility).
National entry limit:
- no more than 4 players from the same country in each singles event. Additional players will be placed on the waiting list.
- Host Wildcards are not counted within this quota.
- If an event is undersubscribed, more than 4 players may be accepted.
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:
Singapore Youth Smash 2026
Official tournament website:
Singapore Youth Smash
Tournament Prospectus:
Singapore Youth Smash 2026 - Prospectus
Tournament playlist on the World Table Tennis YouTube channel:
Singapore Youth Smash 2026
Players list:
Singapore Youth Smash 2026 - Players
