Delhi Unveils ‘Mayur’ Mascot for 2026 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship

Delhi has unveiled the ‘Mayur’, it is a mascot for the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026. This marks another milestone ahead of table tennis events. It is scheduled to be held from 27th July to 2nd August, 2026 at the Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi, in this championship, it is expected to welcome players form over 35 different countries. The mascot is inspired by India’s national bird, it also reflects the values of unity, diversity, and sporting excellence.

‘Mayur’ Unveiled as the Official Championship Mascot

Honorable Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled the ‘Mayur’ at a special ceremony held in the national capital.

This mascot is inspired by the Indian peacock, it is the country’s national bird, and has been designed to represent the spirit of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship.

Colourful feathers of the mascot incorporate elements of the flags of participating Commonwealth nations and it symbolising the.

• Unity
• Friendship
• Cultural diversity
• Sportsmanship
• International cooperation

The design also aims to celebrate both the India’s heritage and the global nature of the tournament.

Championship Schedule and Venue

The 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 will be held from,

• Dates: July 27 to August 2, 2026
• Venue: Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi

It will be a week-long championship and will feature competitions across the categories, and finals to be played on 2nd of August, 2026.

Around 35 Commonwealth countries are set to take part in the championship and making it as one of the largest editions of the tournament.

Delhi’s Vision for International Sports

While speaking during the mascot launch, Honorable Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the championship offers the Delhi an opportunity to showcase its world-class sporting infrastructure before an international audience.

She reaffirmed the Delhi government’s commitment to,

• Strengthening the sports infrastructure.
• Providing better support for the athletes.
• Encouraging sports development at all levels.
• Positioning Delhi as the preferred host for global sporting events.

Who Is Organising the Championship?

This championship is being jointly organised by the,

• Delhi Government
• Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)

The unveiling ceremony was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including the,

• Delhi Sports Minister Ashish Sood
• Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation President Vivek Kohli

Why Is ‘Mayur’ Significant?

As mascots plays an important role to creating a unique identity for the major sporting events, and it is designed to reflect the country’s cultural heritage while welcoming athletes from across the Commonwealth.

The mascot symbolizes the,

• National Pride
• Unity in Diversity
• Spirit of Sportsmanship
• Cultural Representation