Russian Paralympians Win 4 Medals at International Table Tennis Tournament in Beijing

From June 24 to 28, the international table tennis competition "ITTF World Para Elite Beijing 2026" was held in Beijing, China.

Following the competition, Russian athletes won four medals – one gold and three bronze.

In the singles events, Malyak Aliyeva (Moscow Region) won a gold medal in Class 6, Yuri Nozdrunov (Moscow Region) won a bronze medal in Class 9, and Elena Prokofieva (Republic of Bashkortostan) won a bronze medal in Class 11.

In the mixed doubles, Artyom Yakovlev (Saratov Region) and Malyak Aliyeva (Moscow Region) took 3rd place in Class XD14.

For detailed information about the competition, please visit the International Table Tennis Federation website: https://www.ittf.com/tournament/3438/ITTF-World-Para-Elite-Beijing-2026/

The Russian Paralympic Committee congratulates the athletes and coaches on their well-deserved awards and wishes them continued success in future competitions!

Table tennis was first included in the program of the 1960 Summer Paralympic Games. Athletes with physical impairments and intellectual impairments compete in two categories – wheelchair (classes 1–5) and standing (classes 6–10). Men and women compete individually, in doubles, and in team events. The Paralympic program includes singles and doubles competitions. A match consists of five games, each played to 11 points, and the winner is the athlete or pair that wins three out of five games. At the XVII Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Russian tennis players won silver and bronze medals.