| Table Tennis Ireland is proud to announce the naming of its inaugural national doubles championship in honour of a true legend of the sport. On the evening of Wednesday 27 May 2026, Table Tennis Ireland gathered family, friends, dignitaries, and the wider table tennis community to celebrate the extraordinary life of Josef Veselský. |
| INAUGURAL NAMED CHAMPIONSHIP – Veselský Irish National Doubles Championships 2026 Table Tennis Ireland’s Board was proud to announce that the 2026 Veselsky Irish National Doubles Championships in recognition of the man who dedicated 107 years of life to sport, community, and Ireland. INAUGURAL EVENT Sunday 31 May 2026 VENUE South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon IN HONOUR OF Josef Veselský (1918–2026) |
A Life Well Played
The evening brought together a remarkable gathering of family, government, international sporting bodies, and the wider table tennis community — a testament to the reach and warmth of Josef’s influence. Hosted at the Crowne Plaza, Blanchardstown, the event was a fitting tribute to a man of such exceptional standing. A further more detail report and press release of the evening will follow in due course.
| “The naming of this inaguural 2026 championship is our way of recognising Josef Veselský’s contribution to the sport of table tennis. It is a small gesture compared to everything he gave this sport.” — Alan Strong President Table Tennis Ireland |
The Inaugural Event
The Veselský Irish National Doubles Championships 2026 takes place this Sunday — just days after the man it honours was celebrated. It is a fitting and poignant nod to the legend that was Josef Veselsky.
Players will compete at the South Lakes Leisure Centre in Craigavon, carrying with them the knowledge that they are part of something historic — the inauguration of a championship that carries a great name.
| Veselský Irish National Doubles Championships 2026 South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon | 31 MAY SUNDAY 2026 |