National pool members Cate Jazztyne Sarmiento and Kyle Quinones led the young achievers in the 5th FESSAP National Age-Group Table Tennis Championship over the weekend at the Ayala Malls Cloverleaf Wellness Center in Quezon City.
The 18-year-old Sarmiento, the pride of Lipa City, beat rival Ashley Allorde of PCAF to be crowned queen in the 19-under women’s class the tournament organized by former national champion and coach Julius Esposo, in collaboration with Chawi Sports Center and Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP).
Quinones of Adamson University won the crown in the men’s 19-under class by defeating Sean Arvin Garcia in the tournament that was also supported by Chawi Sports Apparel, Joola Philippines, Mr. Philip Uy, Totopol Fishbroker, Vision Quest Optical Clinic, and Besttank.
“We are committed to support events like the 5th FESSAP National Age-Group Championship and other grassroots programs that promote the development of table tennis at a national level,” said Charlie Lim, honorary president of the Table Tennis Association for National Development (TATAND).
“These events are not only about competition but also serve as a reunion for our community. It is an opportunity for all of us to come together, share our love for the sport, and celebrate our achievements. As we gather to compete, let us not forget that the true essence of these events lies in the joy of playing and the spirit of sportsmanship,” he said.
In other results, Zane Patricia F. Cabalu of Cabalu Table Tennis Training Center won the 9-under Girls; Titus Alexander Pachica of Team PROTTEC took home the 9-under boys title; Liu Shiwen Garcia of Bulacan led the 11-under (girls); wag one 11-under (boys) Gabriel Noche of Bulacan;
Ma. Mikaela Jopillo of Bulacan dominated the 13-under (girls); Prince Achilles Troy “AKI” D. Maminta of Spin Master Table Tennis Urdaneta claimed the boys 13-under and the 16-under class; while Farhana A. Abdul (Ue/Triple Arrow Chanel Team) won the 16-under girls.
