Sports Desk Reporter
Luke Abrahams and Rochica Sonday were crowned South Africa’s national table tennis champions at the 2026 National Table Tennis Championships in Polokwane, Limpopo.
The tournament was held at the Ngoako Ramahlodi Sports Complex in Seshego from 28 June to 8 July. It attracted hundreds of players from across the country. Competitors from Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe also took part in the Open Championships.
Abrahams successfully defended the Senior Men’s Singles title after beating fellow Johannesburg player Chetan Nathoo in the final. The victory earned him back-to-back national titles.
Sonday won the Senior Women’s Singles title after defeating Johannesburg’s Danisha Patel in the final.
The championships featured Para, Masters, Junior and Senior events. Athletes competed for national honours across all divisions.
The tournament opened with the Para and Masters competitions. It then moved to the Junior and Senior events. International players added to the quality of the Open Championships. They also gave South African players valuable experience against regional rivals.
The South African Table Tennis Board said the event reflected the growing depth of talent in the country. Young players impressed alongside experienced competitors.
The board also thanked coaches, team managers, technical officials, umpires, volunteers, medical staff, sponsors and supporters for helping make the championships a success.