Atlanta Blazers
American table tennis team
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The Atlanta Blazers are a professional table tennis team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team competes in the East Division of Major League Table Tennis (MLTT). Established in 2025, the Blazers joined the league as an expansion franchise for its third season.[1] In Sept 2025, the league announced the sale of the team to Scott Staples, CEO of First Advantage. [2]
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| Founded | 2025 |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) |
| Conference | East Division |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
Head coach | Suzi Battison |
| Website | mltt |
History
On March 14, 2025, MLTT announced Atlanta as an expansion market alongside the New York Slice. The franchise formed its initial roster during the 2025 MLTT Draft held on April 28.[3] With the first overall selection in the expansion phase, the Blazers drafted Yuya Oshima.[4] On November 14, 2025, the Blazers hosted their first home competition at the Gas South Convention Center. [5]
Team identity
The Blazers' branding uses a color scheme of red, orange, and black. The team name, logo and color scheme all refer to the “Hotlanta” aspect of Atlanta’s scorching summer heat. The team represents the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
Roster and personnel
Current roster
| Player | Nationality | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|---|
| Yuya Oshima | Japan | 2025 Draft (#1 Overall) |
| Jiwei Xia | China / USA | 2025 Draft |
| Jeet Chandra | India | 2025 Draft |
| Tom Feng | USA | 2025 Draft |
| Andrea Todorovic | Serbia | 2025 Draft |
| Kayama Yu | Japan | 2025 Draft |
| Ping Cheng Chang | Taiwan | 2025 Draft |
| Rachel Sung | USA | Trade (Dec 2025) |
Transactions
On December 22, 2025, the Blazers completed a trade with the Portland Paddlers. The team traded Minhyung Jee and a Season 4 second-round draft pick to Portland in exchange for Rachel Sung. The transaction reunited Sung with former teammate Jiwei Xia.
Coaching staff
- Suzi Battison (2025–Present): Appointed as the inaugural head coach. Battison's background includes competing in China and coaching at the National Stadium in New Jersey beginning in 2013.