Danielle Rauen shines at the ITTF World Para Elite in São Paulo and at the 2025 Parapan American Games — and secures a spot for the 2026 World Championships in Thailand.
Brazilian Paralympic table tennis player Danielle Rauen experienced moments of glory on the international circuit this season, excelling in... To win the ITTF World Para Elite in São Paulo in 2025 and the title at the 2025 Parapan American Tournament, officially securing their participation in the 2026 World Championship, which will be held in Thailand.
Athlete's context
Danielle Rauen is already a well-established figure in Paralympic table tennis. Born on December 18, 1997, she began her journey in the sport after being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which affected her joints.
In her career, she has already won medals in Paralympic Games team events (2016 and 2020) in classes 9-10.
ITTF World Para Elite São Paulo 2025
The World Para Elite tournament is one of the most important on the Paralympic calendar, awarding high points for the global ranking. The edition held in São Paulo served as a stage for competition between athletes from different countries and functional classes.
On the third day of competition, concluding the singles events, Brazil achieved an impressive performance, winning a total of 9 medals (1 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze).
Among the national highlights, the women's duo formed by Jennyfer Parinos and Danielle Rauen won gold in the WD14-20 category.
The World Para Elite in São Paulo also served as an ideal preparatory event for the Parapan American Games, since the events were held at the same sports center, connecting logistics, climate, and competition pace.
Parapan American Games 2025 / Parapan
Shortly after the World Para Elite event, the 2025 Parapan American Table Tennis Championships were held in São Paulo, bringing together athletes from across the continent who were seeking not only titles, but also a place in future world competitions.
At the Parapan American Games:
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Danielle Rauen was crowned individual champion after defeating Bruna Alexandre in the final, as announced on social media.
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He is also part of the table tennis team that helped Brazil win ten gold medals in the individual phase of the Parapan American Games in table tennis (Brazil's total number of gold medals in the Parapan American Games), according to the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.
These results from the 2025 Parapan American Games were crucial in securing her direct qualification for the 2026 World Championships.
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup in Thailand
With her title at the 2025 Parapan American Games, Danielle Rauen secured her place at the 2026 World Para Table Tennis Championships, which will be held in Thailand. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her international career.
The ranking achieved already allows for strategic planning: more preparation time, choosing high-level tournaments for international adaptation, and focusing on opponents from other regions, especially Asia, which has historically been strong in table tennis.
