Thrills and Triumphs at the PPC 2025 Spring Open — A Weekend to Remember at Paddle Palace
This past weekend, the Paddle Palace Club transformed into a vibrant battleground of speed, skill, and strategy as table tennis players from across the region gathered for the highly anticipated PPC 2025 Spring Open. The event showcased fierce competition across multiple divisions, from youth categories to seasoned veterans, providing a thrilling experience for players and spectators alike.
Youth Categories Light Up the Stage
The younger players demonstrated incredible talent and determination, setting the tone for an exciting tournament.
In the Under 1200 RR division, Moe Pyae Thar emerged as a standout champion, navigating through a tough field to claim first place. The runner-up spot went to Dong Xu, while Sabrina Taylor secured a strong third place finish.
The Under 1400 RR category saw Abhishek Joshi clinch the top spot, overcoming Abd alwahab Kankouni, who took second, and Kerry Blum, who fought hard for third.
Meanwhile, the Juniors RR event was dominated by Ben Zhang, who secured first place with Marcel Hao and Christopher Hu following closely behind.
Masters and Veterans Showcase Enduring Skill
Experienced players reminded everyone that age is just a number in table tennis. Igor Briker took home first place in the Over 40 RR division, with Burke Walls and Paul Vernon rounding out the podium.
Doubles Teams Deliver High-Intensity Action
Doubles competition brought exhilarating teamwork and fast-paced rallies.
The U4200 Doubles RR featured Pavlo Pidoima and Nicholas Daescu as champions, edging out the pair of Ryan Hoarfrost and Hau Lam.
In the U3600 Doubles RR, Nimay Shah and Nitya Shah showcased seamless coordination to take first place, overcoming Jonah Vu and Jiarui Hu.
Open Singles and Upper-Level Divisions
The open categories delivered some of the most intense matches of the tournament:
The Open Singles RR title was fiercely contested, with Ryan “The Nightmare” proving his mettle as champion, followed by Pavlo Pidoima. Kao Yu-Tang clinched third place in a hard-fought battle.
The U2250 RR also saw Ryan “The Nightmare” at the top, with Ryan Hoarfrost finishing close behind and Nicholas Daescu securing third place.
In the U2000 RR division, Yuwen Li took the championship, with Nate Wilkinson and Simon Engler finishing second and third respectively.
Notable Performances and Close Calls
The U1600 RR featured ChunYew Choo as champion, with Jiarui Hu and Burke Walls close on his heels.
In the U1800 RR, Tengke Wang rose to the top, besting competitors including Nate Wilkinson and Chen Xu.
A Celebration of Talent, Community, and Growth
Beyond the fierce competition and the glory of victory, the PPC 2025 Spring Open was a celebration of community and the sport’s growing vibrancy. Players of all ages and skill levels showed sportsmanship and passion, building camaraderie that promises to strengthen the table tennis community in the months and years ahead.
The Paddle Palace Club once again proved to be the perfect venue for such an inclusive and exciting event. From intense rallies to smiles shared between competitors, the tournament delivered unforgettable moments that will be remembered by all participants.
As the dust settles on the Spring Open, players are already looking ahead to future tournaments, inspired by the energy and high level of play witnessed this weekend.
PPC 2025 Spring Open – Event Draws and Results
| Event – Click for available draws and results | First Place | Second Place | Third Place | Third/Fourth Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U4200 Doubles RR | Pavlo Pidoima / Nicholas Daescu | Ryan Hoarfrost / Hau Lam | ||
| U3000 Doubles RR | Andrew Kung / Abhishek Joshi | Ryan Wong / Jeremy Vu Oh | ||
| Open Singles RR | Ryan The Nightmare | Pavlo Pidoima | Kao Yu-Tang | 3rd-Nicholas Daescu |
| U1200 RR | Moe Pyae Thar | Dong Xu | Sabrina Taylor | 3rd-Solomon Hsu |
| U2000 RR | Yuwen Li | Nate Wilkinson | Simon Engler | 3rd-Chen Xu |
| U1600 RR | Chunyew Choo | Jiarui Hu | Burke Walls | 3rd-Tom Lackaff |
| U3600 Doubles RR | Nimay Shah / Nitya Shah | Jonah Vu / Jiarui Hu | ||
| U2250 RR | Ryan The Nightmare | Ryan Hoarfrost | Nicholas Daescu | 3rd-Nate Wilkinson |
| U1400 RR | Abhishek Joshi | Abdalwahab Kankouni | Kerry Blum | 3rd-Nancy Reynolds |
| U1800 RR | Tengke Wang | Nate Wilkinson | Chen Xu | 3rd-Vladimir Cernov |
| Juniors RR | Ben Zhang | Marcel Hao | Christopher Hu | 4th-Finnley Swanson |
| Over 40 RR | Igor Briker | Burke Walls | Paul Vernon | 4th-Josh Hu |
