Hana Goda: the Egyptian leading women's table tennis in Africa
Hana Goda is an Egyptian table tennis player born in Cairo in 2007, a right-handed shakehand attacker. She is Africa's top-ranked woman, the 2023 African Games and 2026 Mediterranean Games singles champion, and the youngest Africa Cup winner ever, at 14. Her career-high ranking is No. 20.
In this article
Hana Goda is the leading player in African table tennis and one of the most promising teenagers on tour. At 18 she already has continental titles, an Olympics on her résumé and a place among the world's top 25. This page covers Hana Goda's career, titles and playing style.
Who is Hana Goda
Hana Goda was born on 12 December 2007 in Cairo, Egypt. She is right-handed and plays the shakehand grip in an attacking style. She is the highest-ranked woman in Africa.
Hana Goda's titles
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| Olympics | Competed in singles at Paris 2024 |
| World Championships | Round of 16 in Doha 2025 |
| African Games | Singles and team gold in 2023 |
| African Championships | Singles gold in 2023 and 2025; singles, doubles and team gold in 2024 |
| Mediterranean Games | Singles and team gold, mixed doubles silver in 2026 |
| Africa Cup | Champion in 2022, the youngest ever |
| Ranking | Career high: No. 20 (April 2026) |
An early start
In May 2022, at 14 years and 7 months, Goda won the Africa Cup and became its youngest champion. In 2023 she took singles and team gold at the African Games in Accra, and at the African Championships she won singles in 2023 and 2025, plus singles, doubles and team in 2024.
The Olympics, the Worlds and the World Cup
Goda made her Olympic debut at Paris 2024. At the 2025 World Championships in Doha she won two matches and reached the round of 16, where she lost to China's Wang Yidi. In 2026 she reached the World Cup quarter-finals, which according to her sponsor Stiga no African woman had done before. At the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto she won singles and team gold.
2026 on tour
In 2026 she played the top WTT events, including the Champions in Yokohama, Macao and Montpellier. In October 2026 she is world No. 22 in singles. See the table tennis world ranking.
Playing style
- Attacking game, taking the initiative from the first balls. See playing styles.
- Explosive forehand, according to Stiga, which describes a player who does not back down in big matches.
- Shakehand grip, the most common on tour. Compare in shakehand vs penhold.
- Fast maturing: she has played elite events since her teens.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10 |
| Total | 3 | 10 |
| L | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-28 | Women's singles Round of 32 | Wang Manyu CHN vs Hana Goda EGY 3-0 11-9, 11-9, 11-9 |
| 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 | Hana Goda EGY vs Zong Geman CHN 2-3 6-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-8, 9-11 |
| L | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-11 | Women's singles Round of 16 | Hana Goda EGY vs Chen Xingtong CHN 2-3 11-3, 8-11, 6-11, 11-9, 9-11 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-09 | Women's singles Round of 32 | Hana Goda EGY vs Bruna Takahashi BRA 3-1 10-12, 11-6, 11-4, 11-9 |
| L | Europe Smash - Sweden 2026 2026-08-12 | Women's singles Round of 64 | Hana Goda EGY vs Chen Xingtong CHN 2-3 11-8, 4-11, 8-11, 13-11, 4-11 |
| 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 | Mixed doubles Round of 32 | Mattias Karlsson / Nina Mittelham SWE/GER vs Omar Assar / Hana Goda EGY 3-2 9-11, 7-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-8 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hana Goda?
She is an Egyptian player born in Cairo in 2007, right-handed, attacking and the highest-ranked woman in Africa.
Is Hana Goda left-handed?
No. She is right-handed and plays the shakehand grip.
What is Hana Goda's highest ranking?
World No. 20, in April 2026. In October 2026 she is No. 22.
Did Hana Goda win an Olympic medal?
No. She competed at Paris 2024 but did not medal. Her titles come from the African Games, the African Championships and the Mediterranean Games.