Zhao Shuai and Mao Jingdian wins first-ever mixed doubles gold. ITTF WORLD

China’s Zhao Shuai and Mao Jingdian were crowned the first-ever mixed doubles Paralympic champions in Paris. They faced off against compatriots Peng Weinan and Xiong Guiyan in the Class 17 final to secure a decisive 11-9, 11-6, 11-8 victory.

This win also marks a transformative moment for Para table tennis as it embraces this new event, which made its historic comeback after last being featured in 1976, reflecting the International Table Tennis Federation’s broader commitment to gender equality, diversity, and teamwork.  

Jan Riapos won his sixth Paralympic gold with Peter Lovas in men's doubles. ITTF WORLD
Jan Riapos won his sixth Paralympic gold with Peter Lovas in men's doubles. ITTF WORLD

In the Men’s Doubles Class 4 final, Slovakia’s Jan Riapos, making his eighth Paralympic appearance, secured his sixth gold medal alongside partner Peter Lovas. This victory cements Riapos' legacy as a legend of the sport, showcasing his enduring excellence on the Paralympic stage.

In the Women’s Doubles Class 10 final China’s Gu Xiaodan and Pan Jiamin took the top honours. The Men’s Doubles Class 8 also saw China excel, with Cao Ningning and Feng Panfeng clinching the gold.

Australia’s Lei Li Na and Yang Qian added another thrilling chapter to the day by winning the Women’s Doubles Class 20 final— Australia’s first Para table tennis medal in Paris.