Welcome to our latest blog post summarizing the thrilling action of our 2023 Pong On Wheels Summer Ping-Pong league! The finals were played on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at the Rosemeade Rec Center in Carrollton.
The final week of the league (week # 8) generated a lot of excitement and great matches, keeping spectators and players on the edge of their seats until the very last matches in the different division splayed.
More than 40 players competed during 8 weeks in singles competition in the following Divisions: Youth, Adults and Seniors.
Here is a summary of the final matches and highlights of the finals. Let's get started!
Seniors Division: The Clash of Titans
The final match was between Bill and John, battling for the Division title in an intense showdown. Both players showcased their exceptional skills, delivering powerful shots and impressive defensive moves. The match swung back and forth, making this final a very interesting match. In the end, Bill managed to clinch a hard-fought victory against John, winning by a score of 2-0 games. The match reinforced the reputation of both players as true ping-pong players.
Additionally, David and Rick played for the third and forth place. David secured the 3rd place by winning 2-0 to Rick.
In Division B - We also had great matches having Miki finishing in 1st place, Forrest in 2nd, Scott in 3rd and Johanna in 4th place!
Adults Division: The Battle of Long-Pips vs. Inverted Rubbers
The final match of the Adults Division pitted two strategists, Sunjong and Juan, against each other. Long-pips vs. inverted rubbers, players unleashed a variety of spins, chops, smashes, and deceptive moves.
The match was an intense battle of wits, with Sunjong and Juan constantly adjusting their strategies to outsmart each other. In the end, Sunjong' clever tactics and excellent usage of the long-pip rubber allowed him to secure a hard-fought win against Juan, adding another victory to his impressive track record - finishing as the league champion in the Adult Division. Yosef and Justin finished in 3rd and 4th place respectively.
In Division B, Kishore finished 1st, followed by Saleem in 2nd place. Manasi finished in 3rd place and Diego locked in the 4th place!
Youth Division: The Epic Comeback
One of the most exciting moments of the league in the Youth Division was witnessed during the final match between Kanika and Kashvi. Initially, it seemed like Kanika had the upper hand, dominating the game with an impressive lead. However, Kashvi wasn't ready to surrender just yet. With the score tied 2-2 in games; in a stunning twist, Kashvi mounted an incredible comeback, displaying unmatched resilience and a series of impressive shots. The match reached a thrilling climax when Kashvi managed to secure the victory against Kanika. This matched forced a rematch between them, as the format of competitionwas double-elimination. Kashvi dominated the match, winning 3-0 over Kanika in an excellent match.
In Division B, Saahaj dominated the group securing the 1st place, while Tejas with a good and improved performabce finished 2nd. Keeti finished in 3rd place, while Aamna ended in 4th place.
Most Improved Player: Reena
All players demonstrated significant improvement week after week as the result of their participation in the league.
After having watched all matches and all players during the 8 weeks of league competition, Pong On Wheels decided to recognized Reena with the 2023 Most Improved Player of the league. This distinct recognition reinforced the notable and most improved player of the whole group of participants. Well done Reena!
"After 8 weeks of competition, it was great to see players of all ages, abilities and skills playing with great sportsmanship in a fun and friendly environment. Our ping-pong league has become a very popular event among players in North Texas, providing a great setting for players to test and tune their skills," said Daniel Rutenberg with Pong On Wheels.
The league's playoffs and finals format was a double-elimination, where a player ceases to be eligible to win the league's championship upon having lost two (2) matches. Eliminated players played in the "B" bracket of their respective divisions.
This was a friendly, non-sanctioned table tennis rating event, where all ages, abilities and skilled players were welcomed to participate!
Once again, we want to THANK YOU very much for your participation in the Summer League. This event is not possible with the help of our volunteers Juan, Philip, Jordan, Yoav, Vasanth, Tejas and many others.
SUMMARY OF RESULTS:
1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | |
SENIORS OPEN | Bill Witten | John Wood | David Liu | Hui Chi (Rick) |
SENIORS "B" | Miki Snell | Forrest Michals | Scott Forrest | Johanna Liu |
ADULTS OPEN | Sunjong Yun | Juan Carlos Meza | Yosef Lender | Justin Johnson |
ADULTS "B" | Kishore Yellapragada | Saleem Ahmed | Manasi Nimkar | Diego Yanes |
YOUTHS OPEN | Kashvi Jain | Kanika Dusad | Philip Kim | Krithi R Putta |
YOUTHS "B" | Saahaj Gade | Tejas Vasanth | Keerti Gadagandla | Aamna Periagaram |
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See you in our next League in October! Thanks for your participation and support!
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