In a display of top-level skill and determination, Augustina Baidoo has been crowned the champion of the 2026 Sheroes Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Championship. This victory marks a return to the top for Baidoo, who previously won the title in 2023.
The competition featured strong performances from Ghana’s leading female players. Eva Adom-Amankwa secured second place, while Cynthia Kwabi and Joanita Borteye finished in a shared third position.
After her win, Baidoo expressed gratitude to God and Ghana Table Tennis Association. “I thank the Almighty God for making me win this game again. I was the champion in 2023 and in 2026 I won again,” she said. She highlighted the need for more sponsor support for the GTTA to help organize regular competitions and raise playing standards. Baidoo also confirmed she is now focusing her training on the upcoming Table Tennis World Cup.
The champion shared that her preparation was intense, especially after the tournament was postponed from its original date. “I trained very hard… I wanted to defend my title,” she noted, thanking her brother for his coaching support. She described a tough semi-final where she fought through low energy, and a final where she capitalized on a shift in momentum after falling behind early.
The event was organized as part of the “Sheroes” initiative. Charles Takyi Mensah, Technical Director of the GTTA, explained the program’s goal is to encourage more women and girls to participate in table tennis.
He praised the high quality of play at the championship, stating it meets international standards. “We can match any country if we continue training and get the needed support,” Mensah said. However, he pointed to funding as a major challenge for the sport’s growth in Ghana, calling on corporate bodies and the government to provide support.
“Today’s performance was of a very high standard. The idea is to make sure that when we play each competition, we meet the required standard,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of such events as Ghana prepares for world championships.
The 2026 Sheroes Championship has not only crowned a deserving champion but also underscored the potential and need for greater investment in women’s table tennis in Ghana.