Latrobe City and Victorian Government Back Table Tennis Return to Traralgon

Table Tennis Australia has announced a partnership with Latrobe City Council and the Victorian State Government to bring the 2026 Table Tennis Australia National Hopes Tour – Victoria and the 2026 Table Tennis Australia Tour – Victoria back to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) this April.

The announcement reinforces Traralgon’s growing reputation as a premier regional hub for high-performance indoor sports.

Following the successful hosting of the National Championships and previous tour legs, the return to Latrobe City is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to the Gippsland region through increased visitation and the utilisation of local hospitality and accommodation services.

Strategic Milestone for National Pathways

The Victorian leg of the Table Tennis Australia National Hopes Tour holds particular commercial and developmental weight this year, serving as the official finale of the 2025/26 National Hopes Tour. This series is the cornerstone of Table Tennis Australia’s talent identification strategy, designed to bridge the gap between community participation and elite international representation.

Commenting on the announcement, Table Tennis Australia CEO, Nicole Adamson, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Latrobe City Council and Victorian State Government.”

“After the success of both the National Championships and last year’s Table Tennis Australia Tour Victoria, it was clear that the Latrobe community embraces our sport and provides a world-class experience for our athletes,” Adamson said.

Economic and Community Impact

The events are supported by the Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program, which aims to drive regional tourism and showcase regional Victoria to a national audience.

The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium is widely praised by officials and coaches for providing an elite environment that accommodates high-volume competition schedules.

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, noted that the tournaments will “boost local businesses and fill accommodation providers” while showcasing the Latrobe region.

Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson, emphasised the aspirational value for local youth, stating the events “show our kids what’s possible” by bringing the nation’s best emerging talent to their doorstep.

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