(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT)
The Bay Area Blasters return as one of the most complete and balanced teams in Major League Table Tennis. In the first two MLTT seasons, they made the playoffs. Last year, they fell off a little, dropping to 8-10, but with a strong mix of returning stars and strategic draft selections, they are ready to return to their winning ways for another deep playoff run in Season 4.
The 2026 roster combines established leaders with fresh talent. American fans will enjoy watching Lily Zhang alongside international standouts like Elsayed Lashin, Baek Kwang-il, Jinbao Ma, Taehyun Kim, Chi Ge, Antoine Hachard, and Chihwei Yeh. And don’t forget that Coach Tim Wang is a form multi-timer US National Champion and Oympian.
This mix of homegrown talent, returning anchors, and high draft picks gives the Blasters both depth and versatility. As MLTT expands its reach, the Bay Area Blasters are well-positioned to chase a title and deliver thrilling table tennis to fans.
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