On April 23rd, the Paddle Palace Club in Tigard, Oregon came together to celebrate World Table Tennis Day with a full evening of private coaching, community matches, cutting-edge tech, and shared passion for the game.
Private Lessons with Top Coaches
Club members had the chance to book private lessons with two of the sport’s most respected minds:
- Jiwei Xia, the newest member of the Atlanta Blazers via the MLTT expansion draft, offered high-level technical and tactical insights.
- Christian Lillieroos, head coach of the Portland Paddlers, provided one-on-one coaching tailored to players looking to sharpen specific skills.
These lessons gave participants an invaluable learning experience with some of the best minds in North American table tennis.
Play a Pro: Novice League with Sean O’Neill
As part of the Wednesday Night Novice League, players had a rare chance to face off against Sean O’Neill, two-time US Olympian and Paddle Palace Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager. Sean played matches with league participants, offering a fun and memorable opportunity for players to test their skills against an Olympian in a relaxed round robin format.
Andro Tournament Shirts for All
To commemorate the event, every participant received an Andro performance wear tournament shirt, courtesy of Paddle Palace. This thoughtful gesture reflected the club’s continued support for community-building and creating a professional experience for all levels.
Virtual Table Tennis Action
Sean also introduced Burke Walls, the club’s new Manager, to the world of Eleven Table Tennis via the Meta 3 VR headset, showing how virtual reality is helping grow and diversify the sport. In parallel, members of the Eleven Table Tennis community joined the “paddlepalace” room online for a virtual meet-up centered around diversity and inclusion—the global theme of World Table Tennis Day.
Robot Demo: Precision Meets Technology
The club also showcased the Paddle Palace X2W Rally Robot—a cutting-edge training tool that never misses a shot. Fast, reliable, and customizable, it impressed attendees with its ability to simulate realistic play. It’s currently available at a promotional price.
Special Offer: Free Paddle Case
To extend the celebration, Paddle Palace is offering a free paddle case with any order over $75, valid through April 28. Please enter the Coupon Code – FREECASE above the cart at checkout to receive your special gift from PaddlePalace.com!
About World Table Tennis Day
World Table Tennis Day, celebrated each year on April 23, aims to bring people together through the sport, regardless of age, ability, gender, or background. With the theme of “Diversity and Inclusion,” the 2025 edition continued the ITTF Foundation’s mission to make table tennis a symbol of unity, equality, and mutual respect across cultures.
The campaign hashtag #TTBelongsToYou reminds the world that table tennis is for everyone.
From Olympian match-ups and private coaching to virtual rallies and custom shirts, Paddle Palace’s 2025 World Table Tennis Day was a celebration of what makes this sport so powerful: it welcomes everyone.
