TOP collegiate table tennis teams in the country will compete in the first Huaching Inter-Collegiate Challenge from August 11 to 13 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Paranaque City.
PTTF tournament lures big field
A total of 23 teams from all over the country have already signed up for the tournament organized by the Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc., including Metro Manila squads La Salle, Ateneo, University of Santo Tomas, Far Eastern University, and Perpetual Help.
Provincial squads University of Mindanao and Central Philippine University have also joined the team event featuring three players competing in singles matches.
“We thank our supporters for making this competition possible as this is also part of our grassroots programs,” said PTTF president Ting Ledesma. “We invite college teams who haven’t registered to join as it is a perfect opportunity for them to gain experience for their mother leagues.”
“This is the biggest collegiate national table tennis event in the last 15 years so we are very excited to organize this event,” said PTTF secretary general Pong Ducanes.
“I believe that collegiate table tennis level has been underutilized lately and this is a chance for them to showcase their talent and skills. Teams are preparing the whole year but most of the time they only play one big tournament per year.”
The tournament is supported by Huaching Foundation of philanthropist Bill Yap, the Philippine Olympic Committee, Gold Cross Security and Investigation Agency, Cara Celine Dormtel, Coca-Cola Beverage, and Dino Jalandoni.
Registration is still open until August 7. For more details, contact coach Neil Patrick Ferrer through mobile and Viber at 0998-4758695 and at facebook.com/Neil.Patrick.Ferrer.16.
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