Mio Wagner: The table tennis star triumphs despite handicap!

Mio Wagner: The table tennis star triumphs despite handicap!

Brokstedt, Deutschland - Mio Wagner, an emerging para talent in table tennis, caused a sensation at the U19 state championships in Brokstedt. With impressive eleven matches, of which seven in singles and four in doubles, and an overall balance of 33: 2 sets, the 17-year-old athlete gave the non-disabled competition no chance. His father, Marc Wagner, was overwhelmed by his son's performance: "It was a great weekend. I would not have thought that it was going so well. But Mio really played extremely concentrated," said his father. In the singles, Wagner prevailed 3-1 against his teammate Laurin Struß and thus secured the title. In doubles, together with Struß, he also won the title with a 3-1 victory against the pairing fireplace.

on the way to para-eM

for Mio Wagner, whose right hand is not fully functional due to a malformation, this was the last tournament of the year. He is already preparing for the upcoming competitions in the coming year. He will take part in the national championships of adults in regular sports and the North German Championships of the U19, where he would like to defend his title. In addition, the para-European championship in Sweden is to be the highlight of its season in November 2025. As mytischtennis.de , he will also compete at international tournaments to improve his position in the world rankings. An important goal of Mio is the qualification for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, which he further progresses with his commitment in table tennis sports.

The support from his home club and the close bond with his family help him concentrate on his sporting challenges. While he is going back to boarding school in Düsseldorf after the last tournament, he already has the next competition period in view. 2025 promises to be exciting for the talented para player, and the table tennis community follows its way with great interest.