All is now set for maiden edition of the Under-15 table tennis championship, tagged “catch them young”, scheduled to hold on Friday, 18th September, 2026, at the Enugu State Sports Council.

The event which is put together by the Enugu State Table Tennis Association, under the supervision of the Ministry for Youth and Sports Development, is targeted at selecting the best male and female players ,after the long vacation clinic for primary and secondary pupils and students across the metropolis.

After seven week of intensive and thorough training characterized by sportsmanship, mental coordination, discipline, mentorship under the watchful eye of International certified table tennis coach, Christopher Ugwuodo popularly called Katika,. was also designed to give the young players the opportunity to exhibit what they have learnt during the clinic

According to the organizers, the event is not just about winning medals and trophies, but to provide an avenue for coaches and administrators to observe the progress of the players as well as identify those who have the potential to represent their clubs, schools, states and and the country.

They urged parents, guardian, sports teacher to support their children and wards in sports, adding that with the right support, regular training and competitive opportunities, the young players can take the world by storm.

On what the players must do, the organizers encourage them to compete with confidence, respect for opponents and officials, accept both victory and defeat in good fate and mostly importantly enjoy the game.

They further advised the players that a great champion is not necessary a winner in every game but who is willing and ready to continually learn, improve and take opportunity when it comes.

The  ENTTA, who reassured that the program would be an annual event for young players, pledged to make it bigger, better and sustained,.