By Vikas Sir, Founder & Senior Faculty – Cosmo Classes | 14 July 2026

Delhi has unveiled 'Mayur', a peacock-inspired mascot, for the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships to be hosted in the capital.

On 14 July 2026, Delhi unveiled Mayur as the mascot for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026. The 22nd edition of the championship will be held at Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi, from 27 July to 2 August 2026. Follow more sports current affairs in our daily English current affairs articles.

The Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships is an international table tennis competition for Commonwealth nations. The 2026 edition is jointly organised by the Delhi government and the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). Revise sports bodies and events in our sports GK notes.

The mascot Mayur is inspired by the peacock, India's national bird, and reflects themes of energy, hospitality and unity commonly used in sporting event branding. Hosting such events boosts India's sports infrastructure and soft power — a theme in our exam-focused current affairs hub.

Exam Facts

  • Mascot: Mayur (inspired by the peacock, India's national bird).
  • Event: Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 (22nd edition).
  • Venue: Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi.
  • Dates: 27 July to 2 August 2026.
  • Organisers: Delhi government + Table Tennis Federation of India.

Quick Snapshot

Feature Detail
Mascot Mayur (peacock)
Edition 22nd Commonwealth TT Championships
Host city Delhi (Thyagaraj Stadium)
Federation Table Tennis Federation of India

India & Sports Hosting

India regularly hosts multi-nation events to showcase infrastructure and promote sport. The peacock mascot links national identity with the championship. Exam takeaway: The mascot is 'Mayur' (peacock) and the venue is Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi.

Practice Questions

Q1. What is the mascot of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026?
A) Sher  
B) Mayur  
C) Cheetah  
D) Vira

Show Answer

ANS. B. Mayur (peacock).

Q2. The mascot Mayur is inspired by which bird?
A) Sparrow  
B) Peacock  
C) Eagle  
D) Crane

Show Answer

ANS. B. Peacock, India's national bird.

Q3. Where will the 2026 championship be held?
A) Indira Gandhi Arena  
B) Thyagaraj Stadium  
C) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium  
D) Talkatora Stadium

Show Answer

ANS. B. Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi.

Q4. Which edition of the championship is the 2026 event?
A) 20th  
B) 21st  
C) 22nd  
D) 23rd

Show Answer

ANS. C. 22nd edition.

Q5. Which federation co-organises the event?
A) BCCI  
B) AIFF  
C) Table Tennis Federation of India  
D) Hockey India

Show Answer

ANS. C. Table Tennis Federation of India.

Q6. Consider the following statements:
1. The mascot Mayur is inspired by the peacock.
2. The 2026 championship is the 22nd edition.
3. The event is held in Mumbai.
Which are correct?
A) 1 and 2  
B) 2 and 3  
C) 1 and 3  
D) 1, 2 and 3

Show Answer

ANS. A. The event is in Delhi, so statement 3 is wrong.

UPSC / RPSC Relevance

UPSC Prelims: Sports events, mascots, national symbols.
UPSC Mains – GS Paper II/III: Sports, infrastructure and soft power.
RPSC / SSC: Sports current affairs, tournaments and venues.

Mains Descriptive Question

GS Paper II: "Hosting international sporting events supports both national branding and grassroots sport." Discuss with a recent example. (250 words · 15 marks)

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