Asunción, Paraguay – Team Canada’s Table Tennis athletes closed out the 2025 Junior Pan American Games with a proud performance, returning home with four medals and valuable international experience. The competition took place August 16–21 at the historic National Sports Secretariat (SND), where the best young athletes from across the Americas showcased their skills.

Medal Results

  • Silver – Natalie Chan, Girls’ Singles

  • Bronze – Natalie Chan & Jessie Xu, Girls’ Doubles

  • Bronze – Jessie Xu, Girls’ Singles

  • Bronze – Kenny Ly & Laurent Jutras-Vigneault, Boys’ Doubles

These results reflect both the talent and resilience of Canada’s athletes on the continental stage.

Athlete Reflections

Each athlete offered heartfelt reflections at the close of the Games, underscoring how much they gained from the experience.

  • Kenny Ly: “This tournament is probably the one where I learned the most. No matter the results, I’ll use what I learned here for future tournaments and to create more opportunities to participate in other Games.”

  • Laurent Jutras-Vigneault: “I learned a lot, even if I’m not fully satisfied with my results. I lost some close matches, but those are lessons to play better in key moments. In the end, winning a medal in doubles with Kenny was a big accomplishment.”

  • Natalie Chan: “I’m very excited to have won two medals and gave it my best despite some injuries and setbacks. I’m hoping to do even better at the Youth Championships.”

  • Jessie Xu: “It has been such an honour to represent Team Canada. I learned to adjust my mindset and adapt to conditions better after my semifinals. These lessons will help me for future events, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity.”

Coaches’ Perspective

The coaching staff highlighted both the pride in medals won and the developmental value of competing against the best in the hemisphere.

  • Maxime Surprenant: “This was a great experience for everyone. The boys faced a very strong field, often losing 3–2. With more exposure to this level, they’ll be better prepared to handle tight matches in the future.”

  • Raymond Zhang: “This was my first time at the Games. It was an amazing tournament, and I learned a lot. We’ll keep building and fighting for the Pan Am Championships.”

Building Toward the Future

For Canada’s Table Tennis program, the Games were not only about medals but also growth, confidence, and connection. The athletes embraced the challenge, adapted under pressure, and showed that they belong on the Pan American stage.

As the team looks ahead to upcoming youth championships and the long-term pathway to senior Pan Am and Olympic competition, this experience will serve as both a foundation and an inspiration.

Congratulations to Team Canada, four medals, countless lessons, and a proud performance in Asunción.