EXPECT thrilling actions as the country’s top veteran table tennis netters play against their foreign counterparts in the 1st TOTOPOL Fishbroker International Veteran Table Tennis this weekend at the Table Tennis Academy Spinora-Ayala Malls on the 30th in Pasig City.
The highly anticipated event will feature top veteran players from Myanmar, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. The tournament aims to foster international camaraderie, celebrate the skills and dedication of veteran players, and elevate the sport of table tennis in the region.
The Table Tennis Association for National Development (TATAND) is forming a two-squad team. The Joola-sponsored team consists of Philip Uy, Mike Dalumpines, and Makoy Yap, while the TATAND Marclyn team consists of Marcos De Jesus and Gorio Rodel Valle.
Southeast Asian Games medalist and former national mentor Julius Esposo will be leading the MMGTT-Spinora along with Na Myo Ohnn and Edwin Advincula.
Other participating teams are Team Priority (Peter Frans, Richard Nieva, Benedict Gaela), Pretty Looks (Lyn Atun, Ramil Sta. Ana, Marcelo Gaw, Susa Dela Fuente), USTTC (John Go, Dennis Baretto and Bong Palermo), NMTT (Soe Win Maw, Aung Naing Myint, and Aung Kyaw Myint), PNPTTC (Sam Arong, Butch Espirito and Intoy Castillo)
The event is backed by Totopol Fishbroker, Chawi Sports Center, Joola Philippines, Spinora Table Tennis Haven, Ayala Malls The 30th, and Table Tennis Association for National Development.