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Fábio Silva called up for the para table tennis World Championships: 'it was always a dream'

Fábio Silva, 35, has been named in Brazil's 26-strong squad for the para table tennis World Championships in Pattaya on 13-19 November, his first appearance.

By RedaçãoPublished: 10/23/2026, 10:28

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A seleção brasileira de tênis de mesa paralímpico terá 26 atletas no Mundial de Pattaya, na Tailândia, entre os dias 13 e 19 de novembro. Entre os nomes da lista está Fábio Silva, 35 anos, atleta da ADEFGO, que vai representar Mogi das Cruzes na competição.

Para o mesatenista, será a primeira participação em um Mundial da modalidade. A região do Alto Tietê nunca havia tido um atleta paralímpico em um Mundial de tênis de mesa: ele será o primeiro.

— É uma emoção muito grande. Participar de um mundial sempre foi um sonho, e poder viver esse momento representando Mogi das Cruzes, a ADEFGO, meu clube, e o Brasil tem um significado ainda maior para mim — disse.

A convocação tem respaldo nos resultados. Em 2023, nos Jogos Parapan-Americanos de Santiago, ele faturou duas medalhas. Neste ano, vieram três ouros em Valledupar, nos Jogos Parassul-Americanos disputados na Colômbia, além de pódios em provas do circuito internacional.

"Acredito que o mais importante não são apenas as medalhas, e sim perceber minha evolução como atleta, ganhar experiência e chegar cada vez mais preparado para competições desse nível", destacou.

Por esse histórico, ele desembarca em Pattaya como uma das principais apostas de pódio do Brasil.

— A expectativa é muito grande. Quero competir de igual para igual com os melhores do mundo e buscar o melhor resultado possível — projetou.

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