The United States Table Tennis Hall of Fame is proud to announce the exceptional individuals who will be inducted during this year’s annual banquet at the 2023 National Championships in Fort Worth, Texas on July 5th. Join us in celebrating the achievements of Ken Brooks, Ashu Jain, Dennis Davis, and Willy Leparulo, who have made significant contributions to the sport and left a lasting impact on the table tennis community. Secure your spot by purchasing tickets for $75/person. Limited seating available, so get your tickets by June 19th or contact Sean O’Neill at olympic88@me.com.

Ken Brooks:

• Quadriplegic Paralympic table tennis player with over 40 years of dedication.
• Holds the record for the most national championships won by a quadriplegic player, with 17 titles.
• Represented the USA Para Table Tennis teams and competed in 11 World Championships.
• Achieved a bronze medal in the 1980 Paralympic Games and gold in the Pan American Games in 1982.

Ashu Jain:

• Former two-time National Team member.
• Become a top-ranked junior and collegiate champion.
• Led the Governance Reform Committee as the Athlete Representative on the Board of USATT, revitalizing the organization.
• Played a vital role as Vice Chairman of the USOC Athletes’ Commission in advocating for athletes’ rights globally.
• Served as Vice Chairman of ITTF Athletes Committee, advocating for athletes’ interests at the international level.

Dennis Davis:

• Founder and head coach of the Palo Alto Table Tennis Club Junior Program.
• Coached numerous US National team members, including multiple Olympians.
• Organized training trips to China and contributed to the development of young players.
• Recognized with the 2004 and 2007 USATT Developmental Coach of the Year awards.
• Directed the historic 2007 ITTF World Junior Championships in the United States.
• Held various positions in ITTF and USATT, making significant contributions to the sport’s growth.

Willy Leparulo:

• President of the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) since 2004.
• Led the remarkable expansion of the NCTTA, growing it to over 200 teams and nearly 2000 players annually.
• Organized professionally run national championships with exceptional features and high-quality standards.
• Created an environment that fosters the growth of table tennis in college clubs and provides opportunities for players at all levels.
• Awarded substantial college scholarships to U.S. table tennis players every year.

Join us on July 5th at the U.S. National Championships in Fort Worth to honor these outstanding individuals and celebrate their remarkable contributions to the sport of table tennis. Secure your tickets today and be part of this memorable occasion.

*The United States Table Tennis Hall of Fame “HOF” is independent of USA Table Tennis “USATT”.  The HOF does not represent USATT.  The HOF and USATT are both registered 501C3 organizations with separate management and separate finances.