Table tennis age groups and special events
Most tournaments have men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed doubles (a man and a woman as partners) and team events.
Younger players have youth events, with names like cadet and junior. The age limits are different at each event, so check the entry rules. Older players can play at the World Veterans Championships, for ages 40 and over, in 5-year age groups.
There are other events too. The Deaflympics is for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes. Special Olympics is for athletes with intellectual disabilities, and players are grouped by age, gender and ability.
Sources: ITTF
Quick quiz
1. From what age can you play at the World Veterans Championships?
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40. Veterans events are for players aged 40 and over, in 5-year age groups.
2. Which event is for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes?
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The Deaflympics. The Deaflympics is for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes.
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