| Table tennis at the 1986 Asian Games | |
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| Venue | Seoul National University Gymnasium |
| Dates | 22–30 September 1986 |
Table tennis was contested from 22 September 1986 to 30 September 1986 at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea.
Table tennis had team, doubles and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition. China finished first in medal table by winning four gold medals.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN) | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 |  South Korea (KOR) | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26 | |
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