The first stage of the Nipo League opens the 2026 season at the São Bernardo Sports Complex.
The 2026 season of the Nipo League began with a full round at the Adib Moysés Dib Sports Gymnasium in São Bernardo do Campo , bringing together athletes, clubs, and families throughout Sunday, February 1st, 2026 , starting at 8 am . This stage marked the beginning of the competition's annual ranking, a tradition on the São Paulo calendar and a benchmark for the volume of participants and diversity of categories.
Event structure and dynamics
Hosted in the city's main gymnasium, the event was a major table tennis gathering, with a constant flow of games and spectators, as well as logistics geared towards accommodating athletes of varying skill levels. The photographic coverage of the event, available on a specialized platform, indicates the scale of the operation, with 1,858 photos published and divided into folders such as "Opening," "Games and Fans," and "Players," a gauge of the number of people on the court and in the stands.
Japanese League in the official competition ecosystem
In recent years, the Liga Nipo has integrated the competition model recognized by the Brazilian Table Tennis Confederation , within the regional system, which connects the circuit experience to the formal environment of ranking and sports affiliation. This move has also helped to organize registration, event information, and benefits for athletes within the national ecosystem.
Local highlights and results
Beyond the competitive aspect, the first stage reinforced the circuit-like character of the event, where clubs travel, score points, and build a campaign throughout the year. An example came from teams from the interior of the state who left the Poliesportivo with podium finishes in different categories, such as Absolute and Veterans, signaling the balance between grassroots, performance, and sporting longevity within the same event.
Next stop on the circuit
After the opening in São Bernardo, the next stage is already on the teams' radar, scheduled for February 22nd at Clube Coopercotia , continuing the race for points in the 2026 ranking.
