Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hosted by Lily Yip Table Tennis Center
Dunellen, New Jersey
Dinner Sponsored by Major League Table Tennis
Celebrating the People Who Shaped American Table Tennis
The U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame invites the table tennis community to a special evening celebrating the Class of 2026 and recognizing individuals whose achievements and contributions have helped shape the sport in the United States.
This year’s induction dinner will take place on Thursday, October 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center in Dunellen, New Jersey.
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) will host the evening, bringing together Hall of Famers, Olympians, players, coaches and friends of the sport for a celebration of American table tennis.
Introducing the Class of 2026
This year’s Hall of Fame inductees represent achievements in Olympic competition, Paralympic competition, national championships and contributions to American table tennis.
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Mark Hazinski
A U.S. Olympian and accomplished national team player whose career includes achievements in national and international competition. -
Juan Liu
A U.S. Olympian and national champion whose competitive achievements and continued involvement in table tennis have contributed to the sport in the United States. -
Noga Nir-Kistler
A U.S. Paralympian whose international achievements and contributions to Para table tennis will be remembered and honored.
Mark Matthews Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoring Lily Yip
The evening will also recognize two-time U.S. Olympian Lily Yip as the recipient of the 2026 Mark Matthews Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lily’s career as a player, coach and mentor has influenced generations of American table tennis athletes.
Celebrating her accomplishments at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center makes this occasion especially meaningful.
Proudly Sponsored by Major League Table Tennis
The U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame extends its sincere appreciation to Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) for generously sponsoring our annual celebration dinner for the third consecutive year.
MLTT’s continued support helps us honor the legends who built American table tennis while celebrating the players and leaders shaping its future. Together, we connect our sport’s rich history with an exciting new era of professional table tennis in the United States.
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Event Information
U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame
2026 Induction Dinner
Date:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern
Location:
Lily Yip Table Tennis Center
370-372 North Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
Hosted by:
Major League Table Tennis
Location and Directions
Lily Yip Table Tennis Center
370-372 North Avenue
Dunellen, New Jersey 08812
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and honoring the remarkable contributions of this year’s inductees and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame
