Dina Meshref: the Egyptian who reached world No. 21
Dina Meshref is an Egyptian table tennis player born in Quebec in 1994, a shakehand attacker. She has played four Olympics (2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024), won singles gold at the 2018 Mediterranean Games and many African titles. Her career-high ranking is No. 21, in August 2023.
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Dina Meshref is Egypt's top table tennis player and one of the biggest names in Africa. The daughter of two national champions, she has played four Olympic Games and has been winning African titles for more than a decade. This page covers Dina Meshref's career, titles and playing style.
Who is Dina Meshref
Dina Meshref was born on 10 March 1994 in Quebec City, Canada, and plays for Egypt. She is 1.66 m tall. According to Table Tennis Reference she plays the shakehand grip with an attacking style. We found no source confirming which hand she plays with, so that is left out here. In October 2026 she is world No. 29 in singles, according to the ranking published on 26 October.
Dina Meshref's titles
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| Olympics | Four appearances: 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 |
| Mediterranean Games | Singles gold in 2018; team gold in 2022 |
| African Games | Several golds in singles, doubles and teams between 2011 and 2023 |
| African Championships | Titles between 2012 and 2025; in 2025, doubles and team gold and singles silver |
| Ranking | Career high: No. 21 (August 2023) |
Olympics and Mediterranean Games
Meshref made her Olympic debut in London 2012 and came back in 2016, 2020 and 2024, after also playing the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. At the Games she also played in Egypt's women's team. At the Mediterranean Games she won singles gold in 2018 and team gold in 2022. See the context in women's table tennis.
Dominance in Africa
At the 2025 African Championships in Tunis she won doubles and team gold and was singles runner-up. She was also runner-up at the 2025 Africa Cup. In 2023 she reached No. 21 in the ranking, the best mark of her career. See the table tennis world ranking.
Playing style
Meshref is classed as a shakehand attacker. What defines her:
- Shakehand attack, the most common style on tour. See grips.
- Rare experience: more than a decade of Olympics and world tour.
- Strength in doubles and teams, with African golds in every format.
More on playing styles.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 7 | 9 |
| L | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-28 | Women's singles Round of 32 | Dina Meshref EGY vs Wang Yidi CHN 0-3 6-11, 4-11, 6-11 |
| L | China Smash 2026 2026-10-06 | Women's doubles Round of 32 | Lily Zhang / Sally Moyland USA vs Hana Goda / Dina Meshref EGY 3-2 7-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-8 |
| L | China Smash 2026 2026-10-05 | Women's singles Round of 64 | Bernadette Szocs ROU vs Dina Meshref EGY 3-0 11-8, 11-5, 11-1 |
| L | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-12 | Women's singles Quarterfinals | Dina Meshref EGY vs Chen Xingtong CHN 0-4 6-11, 13-15, 4-11, 8-11 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-11 | Women's singles Round of 16 | Dina Meshref EGY vs Lily Zhang USA 3-0 11-8, 11-3, 17-15 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-09 | Women's singles Round of 32 | Wang Yidi CHN vs Dina Meshref EGY 1-3 7-11, 7-11, 11-9, 7-11 |
| L | Europe Smash - Sweden 2026 2026-08-12 | Women's doubles Round of 16 | Dina Meshref / Hana Goda EGY vs Shin Yubin / Joo Cheonhui KOR 1-3 11-9, 4-11, 6-11, 5-11 |
| L | Europe Smash - Sweden 2026 2026-08-11 | Women's singles Round of 64 | Wang Manyu CHN vs Dina Meshref EGY 3-0 11-4, 11-4, 11-4 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dina Meshref?
She is an Egyptian player born in 1994 with four Olympic appearances and many African titles.
What is Dina Meshref's highest ranking?
World No. 21, in August 2023. In October 2026 she is No. 29.
Did Dina Meshref win an Olympic medal?
No. She played the 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 Olympics without a medal.
Did Dina Meshref win the Mediterranean Games?
Yes, singles gold in 2018 and team gold in 2022.