WTT Champions Doha 2026: updated schedule, fixtures, results, live streaming details
Manav Thakkar will represent India in the tournament.
The WTT Champions Doha 2026 will take place from January 7 to 11 at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar. The tournament boasts a total prize pool of $500,000.
The tournament will include two categories—men’s singles and women’s singles. Manav Thakkar will be the only Indian representation in the tournament. The World Rank #34 player will take on World Rank #17 Simon Gauzy from France in the opening round of the men’s singles event.
WTT Champions Doha 2026 dates & venue
- Date: January 7 to 11
- Venue: Lusail Sports Arena, Doha, Qatar
Who are the top paddlers competing at WTT Champions Doha 2026?
Men’s Singles
- Lin Shidong (China) – World Rank #2
- Hugo Calderano (Brazil) – World Rank #3
- Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan) – World Rank #4
- Truls Moregard (Sweden) – World Rank #5
- Felix Lebrun (France) – World Rank #6
- Liang Jingkun (China) – World Rank #7
- Sora Matsushima (Japan) – World Rank #8
- Alexis Lebrun (France) – World Rank #9
Women’s Singles
- Wang Manyu (China) – World Rank #2
- Kuai Man (China) – World Rank #3
- Chen Xingtong (China) – World Rank #4
- Wang Yidi (China) – World Rank #5
- Miwa Harimoto (Japan) – World Rank #6
- Zhu Yuling (Macau) – World Rank #7
- Chen Yi (China) – World Rank #8
- Mima Ito (Japan) – World Rank #9
Which Indian players are participating in WTT Champions Doha 2026?
Men’s Singles
- Manav Thakkar – World Rank #34
WTT Champions Doha 2026 format & prize money
The WTT Champions Doha 2026 will be held on a knockout basis. The men’s and women’s singles events consist of 32 players each and will commence with the Round of 32, followed by the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. The total prize money for the tournament is $500,000.
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Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of WTT Champions Doha 2026?
All live matches of the WTT Champions Doha 2025 can be viewed live on the World Table Tennis (WTT) Official YouTube Channel and the WTT App. Additionally, live streaming is available on the WTT’s official website for fans worldwide.
WTT Champions Doha 2026 full schedule and results
Day 2 — January 8 (Thursday)
Men’s Singles Round of 32
- Manav Thakkar beat Simon Gauzy (11-8, 7-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8)
Day 3 — January 9 (Friday)
Men’s Singles Round of 16
- Manav Thakkar vs Truls Moregard
When and where will WTT Champions Doha 2026 be held?
The tournament will take place from January 7 to 11 at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar.
Who is representing India at WTT Champions Doha 2026?
Manav Thakkar is the only Indian player competing in the tournament. He will play in the men’s singles event.
What is the format of WTT Champions Doha 2026?
The tournament follows a knockout format with 32 players each in men’s and women’s singles, starting from the Round of 32 and culminating in the finals.
What is the total prize money of WTT Champions Doha?
The WTT Champions Doha 2026 offers a total prize pool of $500,000.
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