Table of Contents
- Introduction
- SEA Games Table Tennis 2023 Schedule
- Teams Participating and Seeds
- Qualification Process
- Medal Events and Schedule
- Top Players to Watch
- Venues and Facilities
- How to Purchase Tickets
- Highlights to Anticipate
- Standout Players and Teams
- Current Status and Outlook
- Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), also known as the SEA Games, is a biennial multi-sport event held among countries in Southeast Asia. The 32nd SEA Games will take place in Cambodia from May 5 to 17, 2023. Table tennis is one of the many sports that will be contested at the Games, with competitions scheduled from May 11 to 14, 2023.
SEA Games Table Tennis 2023 Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | Team event (men’s and women’s) |
| May 12, 2023 | Singles event (men’s and women’s) |
| May 13, 2023 | Doubles event (men’s and women’s) |
| May 14, 2023 | Mixed doubles event |
Teams Participating and Seeds
Ten countries will be participating in the 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
The seeds for the team event will be based on the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings.
Qualification Process
The top two teams from each of the five zones in Southeast Asia will qualify for the SEA Games table tennis competition. The zones are:
- Southeast Asia Zone 1 (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam)
- Southeast Asia Zone 2 (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Timor-Leste)
Medal Events and Schedule
There will be a total of four medal events in the 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition:
- Men’s team
- Women’s team
- Men’s singles
- Women’s singles
- Men’s doubles
- Women’s doubles
- Mixed doubles
Top Players to Watch
Some of the top players to watch in the 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition include:
- Fan Zhendong (China)
- Ma Long (China)
- Xu Xin (China)
- Ding Ning (China)
- Liu Shiwen (China)
- Sun Yingsha (China)
- Chen Meng (China)
Venues and Facilities
The 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition will be held at the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The complex is a state-of-the-art sports facility that was built in 2021.
How to Purchase Tickets
Tickets for the 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition can be purchased online at the official SEA Games website. Ticket prices range from $10 to $50.
Highlights to Anticipate
The 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition is expected to be a thrilling event, with some of the best players in the world competing for medals. Some of the highlights to anticipate include:
- The rivalry between China and Japan
- The emergence of new stars
- The excitement of the team event
- The chance to see some of the best table tennis players in the world up close
Standout Players and Teams
China is the clear favorite to win the team event in both the men’s and women’s competitions. The Chinese team is home to some of the best players in the world, including Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, Xu Xin, Ding Ning, Liu Shiwen, Sun Yingsha, and Chen Meng.
Japan is the other team that is expected to challenge for medals in the team event. The Japanese team is led by Tomokazu Harimoto, who is one of the most promising young players in the world.
Other teams that could make a run at the medals include South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand.
Current Status and Outlook
The 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition is shaping up to be a thrilling event. With some of the best players in the world competing for medals, the competition is sure to be fierce. China is the clear favorite to win the team event in both the men’s and women’s competitions, but Japan and other teams could make a run at the medals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition?
A: The 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition will be held from May 11 to 14, 2023.
Q: Where is the 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition being held?
A: The 2023 SEA Games table tennis competition will be held at the Morodok T
