TATAP Extension

The Metro Table Tennis League, in cooperation with Club Six Fifty will organize the 1st Felipe G. Pigao Memorial Cup MTTL Team Championship as tribute to late Felipe G.“ Pigao.

He was the former coach of Philippines’ table tennis legends like Rey Domingo, Hector Cabrido, Benito Lim, Nestor Ferre, Oscar Santelices, Tacky Santelices, Luisa Espino, Beth Bernardo, Gerly Ibañez, Emma de Guzman, Melita Bauto, Nida Saligumba, the late Jaime Ibañez & Bitoy Asis and other nationals like Jet Yatco, Danny Panaguiton, Mario Breiva, Antonio Aguinalde, Julius Y. Esposo, Jon-Jon Flores, Josie Sinaban, Rowena Malaya, Susan Tayag and more.

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Results of the 1st LOPUE’S Liha-Kahoy Table Tennis Tournament held last June 28-29, 2008

Singles open: Champion – Ramir Francisco (Malabon City-Manila)

1^st Runner-up – Philip Epitacio (Lopue’s San Sebastian)

2^nd Runner-up – Fred Guitche (Bacolod City)

Score: Single Round Robin (12 players)

Most points will be declared the champion

Win-2 points, Loss-1 point,Default-no point

Ramir Francisco – 22 points (no loss record)

Philip Epitacio – 21 points (1 loss)

Fred Guitche – 19 points (3 losses) - **3^rd placer by winner over the other

Ryan Francisco – 19 points (3 losses)

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By Richard D. Meriveles

Day 1 Highlights (June 28, 2008)

Lights!, Camera!, ACTION!!!!!

After a ceremonial program with Former Games and Amusement Board Commissioner and now incumbent City Councilor of Bacolod HON. ALEX A. PAGLUMOTAN, all participating teams paddled out to outwit, outshine & outnumber for the kick-off THE 2ND SANLOU’S GOODWILL TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

In anticipation of the much awaited fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and David “Dangerous” Diaz, Sanlou’s Table Tennis Club’s atmosphere was transformed into an Epic battle Arena between teams that strives for both “Prize and Pride” by displaying courage, style, strength, endurance, stamina, and a true example of a competitive athlete.

One of the major highlights of the day is the match between Joola – Royal Truckhaus and Ioilo City’s Guimbal Table Tennis Club.  It was the match between “The Executive” Arnie Uy (Joola) and The Rising Talent Jee Ar Gicana(Iloilo) that brought the crowd into a heart-pounding moment  of exhilarating excitement as they alternately snatch the lead on each other. Read the rest of this entry »

We are delighted to inform you that we have officially organized the 1^st ENRIQUEZ TABLE TENNIS CUP 2008. It will be conducted this coming July 19-20, 2008 at the Semicon Auditorium, 2^nd Floor West Hills Realty Bldg. Santolan, Pasig City.

The main objective of this tournament is to develop young table tennis players through active participation in a high level of competition, to encourage camaraderie among players and teams, and to promote table tennis as a worthwhile sport in our community.

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By: Ramil C. Golez-Sports Volunteer for POF

Pasig table tennis team named as the overall champion in the recent 3rd Philippine Olympics Festival NCR Qualifying games held at Harrizon Plaza, Malate, Manila by hauling 4 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze followed by runner-up Manila team with 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronzes.

The medal winners of the POF NCR Qualifying Games and all participating NSA national team members will compete in the POF National Championships on October 20-26, 2008 at Misamis Orriental.

The Philippine Olympic Festival Organizing Committee (POFOC) was created by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to plan, organize, and oversee the POF Games to be run by participating National Sports Associations (NSAs), and appoint host Local Government Units (LGUs).The POFOC was headed by Hon. Robet N. Aventajado, Chairman of POFOC.

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Champion : Lauro Crisostomo

1st Ruuner-Up : Jong Ortalla

2nd Runner-Up : Julius Esposo and Sherwin Remata

COME, JOIN & HAVE FUN WITH US IN: The 5th Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr. Age-Group Table Tennis

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The Table Tennis Association of North District (TATAND) is organizing the 3rd Andro Cup National Table Tennis Team Championship this coming August 02 & 03, 2008. In this regard, we would like to invite you and your team to be part of this momentous event.

The aim of this tournament is to promote table tennis as a sport, just like badminton, tennis and other popular sports. In this way, we can help those who have potentials and talents to avail scholarship from reputable schools and university. Different coaches from different schools will be arriving to scout players.

Together with this invitation is the prospectus for the event and registration form. If you have any question regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Jackson Tan at cell Nº (0917-8417605) or (0922-8517605). Read the rest of this entry »

The STAR WARS Event is re-scheduled to 28 JUNE 2008 (this coming Saturday).

Registration of the Invited Participants begins at 8:00 AM and shall CLOSE STRICTLY at 9:30 AM of 28 June 2008.

To ensure equal and fair opportunity and to avoid confusion, perceptions of partiality / bias, or any clever scheme calculated at preventing other Invited Participants from competing, registration must be done by the Participant/s IN PERSON. Text messaging, voice calls or any other form of indirect communication will NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

The Draw will immediately follow among those who registered physically on time. Late registration / substitution shall NOT BE ALLOWED.

Thank you very much.

To all participants and table tennis enthusiast,

Due to the bad weather, the Sponsor and Organizers of the STARWARS decided to postpone the said event.

Wait for further notice.

Thank you very much!

ITTF updated their list of authorized coverings (download list in PDF). Pongers who play with long pimples may check this list before playing in any international tournaments. Rubbers marked with † will no longer be authorized from July 1, 2008. Long pips players favorite rubbers that will be out soon are Alligator Long, Piranja FD Long, Boomerang, Monster, Bamboo Curl P-1 and many more. Read the rest of this entry »

To all STARWARS Participants,

Registrations of invited participants at STARWARS ends strictly 9:30 AM at Amoranto Table Tennis Club. And you may registered as earlier at 8:00 AM.

Thank you very much!

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — China announced its Olympic table tennis squad in a news conference of the State General Administration of Sports here on Tuesday.

“Ma Lin, Wang Hao and Wang Liqin will play for the men’s team, while Guo Yue, Zhang Yining and Wang Nan will play for the women’s team,” Liu Fengyan, director of the National Table Tennis and Badminton Center of the State General Administration of Sports, said. Read the rest of this entry »

Boy’s 13 and Under :

Champion : Karl Uy (TATAND)

1st Runner-Up : Daniel Cua (FIL-CHI)

2nd Runner-Up :Paolo Rosete (AMORANTO) and Brett Villamor (PATEROS)

Giirl’s 13 and Under :

Champion : Donna Gamilla (U.E.)

1st Runner-Up : Jaezl Mae Ingeniero (U.E.)

2nd Runner-Up : Hazel Ann Gonzalez (U.E) and Lyr Leyva (U.E.)

Boy’s 17 and Under :

Champion : Geoffrey Apas (U.E.)

1st Runner-Up : Monarch Broqueza (F.E.U.)

2nd Runner-Up : Noah Trayco (LETRAN) and Ramil Jan Francisco (LETRAN)

Girl’s 17 and Under :

Champion : Maricar Jarme (F.E.U.)

1st Runner-Up : Krech Lamayan (F.E.U.)

2nd Runner-Up : Carla Anne Rosuelo (F.E.U.) and Krisha Diano (U.E.)