Irish Paralympian Colin Judge will compete in the Class 3 men’s singles in Pattaya, Thailand, this November.
Table Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce that Colin Judge has qualified for the ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships, taking place in Pattaya, Thailand, from 13 to 19 November 2026.
Colin has earned his place on the strength of his world ranking. He will line up in a Class 3 men’s singles field of just 15 competitors, which shows how select this event is and how much Colin has achieved in reaching it.
A Paris 2024 Paralympian, Colin has shown time and again that he can perform on the biggest stage. Qualifying for the World Championships is the result of sustained commitment in training and competition, and a strong run of results on the international circuit.
The achievement also reflects the work of everyone involved in the Table Tennis Ireland Para programme: coaches, support staff, volunteers and family members who back our athletes every step of the way.
“This is a tremendous achievement for Colin and a proud moment for Irish Para table tennis. Qualifying on world ranking for a field of only 15 players reflects years of hard work, resilience and quality. Colin’s success is also a credit to everyone involved in our Para programme, and it shows what is possible for the next generation of Para players in Ireland. Everyone at Table Tennis Ireland will be behind him in Pattaya this November.”
— David McNally, CEO, Table Tennis Ireland
Please join us in congratulating Colin and wishing him every success in Thailand. Follow Table Tennis Ireland on social media for updates throughout the Championships.
Photo: Colin Judge at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Harry Murphy/Sportsfile